quietly

Example Sentences

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Some projects have been quietly ticking along, including a tank project and several collaborations aimed at producing long-range missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ramia spoke quietly as she described being forced to wear a full body covering and niqab - a veil which leaves just the eye area exposed.

From BBC

“I’ll take care of that,” Mom said quietly, taking the plate and fork from him.

From Literature

Nim squatted beside her, watching quietly in the darkness and wiping away sand from the turtle’s watery eyes, until the hole was just as deep and wide as it needed to be.

From Literature

Even though Jenner seems able to afford it, it does seem odd that a house that was so prominent on the market when it was first listed has quietly and unobtrusively been languishing there.

From MarketWatch