quietly

Example Sentences

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Many Arab countries once saw Israel as a potential partner making common cause against Iran, and some have quietly coordinated on security matters for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"This," he said quietly, "was the answer I needed. He is at peace."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I stood quietly listening to them talk about what they should wear, the best places to eat and how “overwhelmingly jazzed” they were to be in the Capitol.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

AppLovin came into the session down 24% in 2026, but it has quietly surged in April and May after a rough start to the year.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

As quietly as I could, I crawled over Patch, and then Celia, and rolled out of the bed.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff