quiet
Example Sentences
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The remote island — some 30 miles southwest of Santa Barbara — is typically quiet, yet the stillness feels almost heavy this sunny afternoon.
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
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
The Lavender Cake Shed now brings in between £500 to £1,000 a week, with customers flocking from neighbouring towns like Redditch and Solihull to Danielle's quiet suburban road to sample her goods.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
When things finally quiet down, Father Julien pushes himself up.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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Scrabble: Words that Begin with Q
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