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quiet

[kwahy-it] / ˈkwaɪ ɪt /








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“When leaders who are supposed to be allies go quiet or change the subject, it doesn’t feel theoretical. It feels like we are being left behind because we are being left behind.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

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

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

Still, it will likely change the mood, Winkler said — most hearings are quiet and academic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It was eerie, quiet even with the wind blowing over the top of the gully.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen