quieten
verb (used without object)
to become quiet (often followed bydown ).
has quietened
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present perfectof quieten (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Following the takeover of the club by a US-based consortium, who now face a potentially defining season, the financial argument has quietened somewhat after a supposed £40m spend last season.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
But in retaining his side's title, the Northern Irishman has quietened his doubters, says former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner.
From BBC ● May 15, 2024
"I'm glad to say it has quietened down a bit now."
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2024
While Sheen’s film and television career has quietened down in recent years, he has been writing messages about news and politics for his 11.5 million Twitter followers.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 17, 2015
June 14th.—Artillery activity at night has quietened considerably.
From The Story of the "9th King's" in France by Enos Herbert Glynne Roberts
