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The production, subduedly aglow in Adam Honoré and Spencer Doughtie’s lighting, has the lyrical beauty of a vintage photograph magically summoned to life.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

When they all took their candles and mounted the stairs, where the lamps were burning subduedly, Hermione captured Ursula and brought her into her own bedroom, to talk to her.

From Women in Love by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)

"Give me your hand," she said to him, subduedly.

From Aaron's Rod by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)

Still," said Don Gonzales, somewhat subduedly, "he who would wed my peerless child must bring something besides title and honor.

From The Heart's Secret; Or, the Fortunes of a Soldier: a Story of Love and the Low Latitudes. by Ballou, Maturin Murray

Gilbert, Montenegro, Garcia and Castillo all smiled subduedly as they took their stations on the platform.

From The Pirates Own Book by Ellms, Charles