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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

"Usually, Chiang Mai is buzzing in March and April, but this year, it's just quiet," said tuk-tuk driver Chakkrawat Wichitchaisilp.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“When you go back and watch the original, you’re like, ‘Oh, this isn’t particularly good,’” says Goldhaber in a deep baritone with a quiet, steady confidence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Cardamom carries a subtle floral note and a quiet citrus edge that sharpens the cinnamon without competing with it.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

We worked a seven-day week anyway, even in this quiet season.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck