Example Sentences
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I think I liked myself better when I was quieter, when I revealed less.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
Some supporters have long campaigned for such a switch, but it could negatively affect the growing neurodivergent fanbase who have become used to the quieter hybrid engines used since 2014.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
Elliot Anderson: A quieter game from Anderson but did not take away from the importance of what he does for England.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
The most straightforward explanation for its emergence is that, for big-box retailers, the 4th quarter of the financial year is the biggest and busiest, while summer tends to be quieter.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026
“Why didn’t you let us know afterward?” asked Jo, in a quieter tone, when they had sat quite still a minute.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
