quietly
Example Sentences
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It stalks quietly, tests its prey, strikes, then retreats, only to circle back again.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The film’s perspective on mental health, including Sam being open about his use of antidepressants, is quietly refreshing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
It also helps that he has ties to other Bay Area dynasties that have quietly influenced city life for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Automation had been hollowing out middle-skill work since the early 2000s, quietly eliminating the clerical roles, bookkeeping jobs and sales positions that once absorbed India's graduates.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
“I guess you can’t separate your fate from those you’re with,” Chase said quietly.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.