quietly
Britishadverb
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in a quiet manner
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between you and me; confidentially
Example Sentences
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Bear markets rarely emerge without warning, not that one is necessarily at hand, but subtle signs of distribution often build quietly before becoming more pronounced.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Today, innovation in the elevator industry continues, quietly powering a global business that generates more than $80 billion a year and moves hundreds of millions of passengers through buildings every day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
“I don’t know if I want to say,” he adds quietly.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
There will be no opportunity for institutions to quietly manage what we find.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
“I put them through hell when I came back,” I tell Theo quietly.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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