Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

In Port Sudan residents woke up to explosions but later in the day said things seemed to have quietened down.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2023

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 Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)