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quiet

[kwahy-it] / ˈkwaɪ ɪt /








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He was known as a quiet kid who excelled at three things: drawing, raising parrots and math.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

So it may be a quiet early start to spring for IPOs, with just two small deals on the calendar for the week of April 6.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Souttar made one important block against the Ivorians, while Hyam was quiet without making any errors on his first Scotland start.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Cardamom carries a subtle floral note and a quiet citrus edge that sharpens the cinnamon without competing with it.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Every now and then, searchlights roam the sky, criss-crossing over each other and making us stop and throw ourselves to the ground, crouching low and keeping quiet till they’ve gone.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler