quiet
Example Sentences
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"Usually, Chiang Mai is buzzing in March and April, but this year, it's just quiet," said tuk-tuk driver Chakkrawat Wichitchaisilp.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The International Criminal Court has been conspicuously quiet on the Iran conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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
“When you go back and watch the original, you’re like, ‘Oh, this isn’t particularly good,’” says Goldhaber in a deep baritone with a quiet, steady confidence.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
In the quiet void that Mystery Auntie left, I remembered that Sela and I weren’t actually friends.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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