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quiet

[kwahy-it] / ˈkwaɪ ɪt /








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Norman was replaced by O’Neil, whose internal message to the LIV staff Wednesday attempted to quiet concerns about PIF pulling the plug.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He sat still for long periods, occasionally fidgeting - but largely impassive and quiet.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

These surges can last for several years, and many glaciers go through repeated cycles, with long quiet periods in between.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

The base was rich, but it lacked the kind of body that makes a chowder feel finished: the subtle thickness, the quiet cohesion.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Texting was wonderful, but it wasn’t the same as seeing emotions play out on his face, hearing the quiet beat between a question and an answer.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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