Example Sentences

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Every time she thought the attacks were quieting, they surged back.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2022

Yet just as things were quieting down, Singh hired some expensive mouthpieces and filed suit Wednesday, a day before he teed off at The Players Championship.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2013

But just as the fans were quieting down, clearly ready to move on, Bonheur raised his hands in the air one more time.

From Time • Feb. 16, 2010

Fortunately, it looked like things were quieting down in Reston, and Dalgard felt relieved that his company had dodged a bullet.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

The woman’s sighs and sobs were quieting down.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus