quietly

Example Sentences

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Quietly spoken and humble off the field, the former Wasps front row is a powerful athlete on it, who enjoys physical confrontation.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Quietly, consistently, he advocated for me behind closed doors, recommending me for opportunities I didn’t know I was even in the running for and helping me navigate the unwritten rules of an elite academic institution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Quietly, Oliver Laxe’s euphoric, shocking movie, set at the end of the world, is winning over critics and audiences alike, a hopeful sign for challenging cinema.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Quietly but collectively, Big Food seems to be preparing for a future with fewer neon-colored snacks and fewer ingredients pulled from a chemical lab.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2025

Quietly, asking no questions, we fall into formation, too tired and shell-shocked to do anything but obey.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed