Example Sentences

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By the time the meeting ended, it was clear McCarthy had subdued the revolt.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2023

By 63 BCE, Pompey had subdued Asia Minor, annexed Syria, destroyed the Seleucid kingdom, and occupied Jerusalem.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

The neighborhood has had subdued foot traffic since the pandemic began.

From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 2023

Deputies had subdued him in 2006 and 2007 at the home, according to coroner’s records.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2022

She had subdued her natural wish to change into something that could bite and threaten, and remained a robin.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman