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quiet

[kwahy-it] / ˈkwaɪ ɪt /








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The flight attendants tried to appease and quiet the complaining passenger.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

To this day, she still carries that same quiet defiance, reminding me that even when the physical path back is blocked, the convictions we inherit are ours to keep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The book’s playful interrogation of traditional gender expectations is sharpened with the introduction of 1855 Caleb, a fantasy and a nightmare, a stern, quiet man who Natalie finds both terrifying and alluring.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

I landed on a blend: Parmesan for salt and umami and that quiet architectural integrity; Pepper Jack for melt and a soft, lingering heat that hums instead of shouts.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

A somber quiet fell over the woods, dampening the sound of the rushing river behind them.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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