quieter

Example Sentences

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Equally important was Edmond de Rothschild’s wife, Adelheid, a far quieter but deeply influential figure who, Mr. McAuley tells us, “has almost vanished from the historical record.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Before relocating to a quieter, sunnier place by the beach, I lived in and around New York City for nearly a decade.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The latter half shifts into a quieter register, following Winnie’s cold-case-style search.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

A conventional supersonic chase aircraft will accompany the X-59, and the louder sonic booms produced by the chase plane will mask any quieter sound generated by the experimental jet.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

I shifted to my side to get back to sleep, and immediately he grew quieter, stifling his sniffles.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo