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[kwahy-it] / ˈkwaɪ ɪt /








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There’s a sense of quiet mystery in tarot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“There were no conspicuous appeals to save energy, no major limits on mobility, and no sense of crisis in daily life. Instead, it looks like consumers have made a quiet economic choice.”

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

However, it has been eerily quiet since the sudden appearance of a sinkhole and resultant closure of the road more than a week ago.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

During that time, usually busy places like offices, schools and stores went eerily quiet, creating a feeling of isolation and uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Evening creeps into the quiet, foggy hours of midnight.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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