quite

Example Sentences

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The toilet is in a small cubicle that's quite loud; the astronauts need to wear ear protection when they use it.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

"I think it's really struck a chord with how people are feeling in the world right now - the world is in quite a stressy place," Rigden said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A new edition offers American readers a fresh opportunity to encounter this erudite, deliciously dark narrative about growing older but not quite wiser.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Though the state of California has never taken on a role quite like this before, the idea rhymes with other policies at both the state and federal level.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“You’re quite the twist,” he said, giving me that intense look that made my knees wobble.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu