subdued
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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
Monday’s data will likely highlight the two-speed dynamic in China’s economy, with external demand supporting industrial activity while domestic demand remains subdued, said ANZ’s head of Asia research Khoon Goh.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
He did not want to leave, could not bear the thought of going back to sit in Susan’s study and type and wait for Susan’s subdued knocks.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing subdued
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