peace and quiet
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The proud east Londoner first dabbled in DIY when he swapped the hustle and bustle of the capital for the peace and quiet of Ipswich, which he and his family now call home.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
You are a beginning or intermediate skier, allergic to long lift lines, more interested in peace and quiet than après-ski action.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
When there’s peace and quiet, he becomes restless, anxious.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
His peace and quiet are another long year away.
From Slate • Jan. 10, 2026
Papa always liked a good party, but he said when he came home after the hospital he just wanted to have some peace and quiet.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
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