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quietly

British  
/ ˈkwaɪətlɪ /

adverb

  1. in a quiet manner

  2. between you and me; confidentially

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He said he’s seen sellers “go from confident to quietly anxious right around that mark.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Even after all of that, he was simply moved back to his previous role in California and allowed to quietly retire.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

It often begins in more vulnerable market corners, such as software, before quietly spreading.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“I don’t know if I want to say,” he adds quietly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

I talked to Ronnie real quietly so nobody could hear us, and he wouldn’t get any more embarrassed.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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