Example Sentences

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Madame de Farrington kissed her brother at leaving him, as was natural; and under her caress his stalwart person shuddered, but not in repugnance; and the Queen went away singing hushedly.

From Chivalry by Cabell, James Branch

The Serenade wailed itself into silence with one last hushedly exquisite tone.

From Black Caesar's Clan : a Florida Mystery Story by Terhune, Albert Payson

"It's the same among my people," Dworn said hushedly.

From World of the Drone by Abernathy, Robert