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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

After a quiet period for the band, as drummer Larry Mullen Jr recovered from neck surgery, the two EPs follow confirmation last year that a new studio album is being recorded.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

The brown butter lends a nutty undertone and caramel depth, a quiet bitterness that keeps the sweetness in check.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

I turn onto the road, and everyone is quiet.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith