quiet
Example Sentences
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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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Scrabble: Words that Begin with Q
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