quiet
Example Sentences
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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
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