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quiet

[kwahy-it] / ˈkwaɪ ɪt /








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It was a quiet evening in the suburbs, and I found myself awake in bed, shaking and nauseous.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

Therapists who question these frameworks learn to stay quiet in meetings rather than risk being seen as insensitive or out of step.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Local coalitions of neighbors are springing up in the most rural towns and counties as quiet, nature-filled lands are being replaced with loud, energy intensive data centers.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

“He’s typically a pretty quiet person too on the court, which has been cool to see him transform a little bit. He’s been doing a great job helping me out.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Aside from Mav’s barking, the night is quiet again.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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