quieten
verb (used without object)
to become quiet (often followed bydown ).
have quietened
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present perfectof quieten.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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Things have quietened a little and it's still Liverpool who are enjoying the best opportunities.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2024
But those voices have quietened as the England international, with some brilliant performances in a more attacking position, has helped fire Arsenal to the top of the table with 10 games to go.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2024
"Over the past two or three days, the military seem to have quietened down a bit," she tells us.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2022
Algeria Violence and tragedy are no strangers to Algeria, but things have quietened down considerably in recent years, and travellers and tour groups are visiting.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 24, 2015
I shall hand in a report with the details, for your perusal, when things have quietened down a bit.
From At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
