quieter

Example Sentences

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On a sweltering day, they could not play at a breakneck speed, could not bring that physical intensity to bear, and the quieter tempo almost suited them.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The cancellation of visas is a quieter, but potentially powerful strategy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

During those future flights, researchers will gather public feedback about the aircraft's quieter sonic "thump" and evaluate how people respond to it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

We can sit and rot until we become a version of ourselves resembling the one from the old world, but who is fundamentally different — quieter, angrier, dying.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The world was silent but for Duane’s loud slurping and C.C.’s much quieter nibbling.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el