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subdued

[suhb-dood, -dyood] / səbˈdud, -ˈdyud /


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Hamilton's team-mate Leclerc took fourth after a subdued weekend, and a race in which he had a massive moment out of the final chicane but managed to hold the car without spinning.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Coverage across outlets highlighted both the subdued nature of the celebration and the ongoing intersection between family events and political life.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The president made subdued calls for greater freedom of expression and religion while in China.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

China exported more electric vehicles and plug-in vehicles than gasoline or diesel cars for the first time in April, as automakers expanded aggressively overseas to offset subdued demand in the domestic market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Tyger looked down, his upbeat demeanor suddenly subdued.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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