quieten

Example Sentences

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Clearly, music seemed to quieten the internal storm.

From BBC

This time they combined on each other’s goals to quieten a Stade Velodrome crowd full of belief after the recent cup win against a PSG side reeling from five defeats in its 12 previous games.

From Seattle Times

The Welsh fans were quietened early by the flurry of soft Irish tries but were at least roused by a fightback that will have pleased Gatland, even if his team was ultimately outclassed.

From Seattle Times

The debate that surrounded Brexit in the years after the referendum has undoubtedly quietened, but the disagreements clearly remain.

From BBC

As Hollywood quietens for the holidays, she has been afforded a rare moment to reflect “on a wild and wonderful six months” since “Aftersun” premiered in Critics’ Week at Cannes.

From Los Angeles Times