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Recent Examples of quieter
Phil, the quieter of the pair, chalks it up to pure coincidence.
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Aria Bendix, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2023
But the island faces the risk of storms made increasingly powerful by climate change, as well as the quieter but no less dire threat of rising seas.
—Stephanie Castellano, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2023
For example, those craving a quieter — albeit just as extraordinary — experience should consider visiting in late summer.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2023
Even with summer quickly approaching, the James C. Lytle Council Chambers isn’t getting any quieter.
—Corey Schmidt, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2023
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Aria Bendix, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2023
But the island faces the risk of storms made increasingly powerful by climate change, as well as the quieter but no less dire threat of rising seas.
—Stephanie Castellano, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2023
For example, those craving a quieter — albeit just as extraordinary — experience should consider visiting in late summer.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2023
Even with summer quickly approaching, the James C. Lytle Council Chambers isn’t getting any quieter.
—Corey Schmidt, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieter
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The ongoing mechanical assembly included a heavy-duty track rod, drag link, Panhard bar, and a Terrafirma steering damper (keeping the underbody blemish-free are thick aluminum skid plates).Michael Harley, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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This is also the first McLaren road car to use pushrods that are linked to inboard dampers, another aspect of the car’s ruthless aero optimization.Jason Barlow, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2024
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Inspired by the Ducati Desmosedici, there is a box-style muffler cleverly integrated into the rear fender, and the headers have been hand-sand-bent.New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
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In addition to the ECU, other upgrades include a Steeda Autosports under-drive supercharger pulley, Borla long-tube headers, and a Ford Performance muffler.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
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After accidentally starting a wildfire, 7-year-old Lu, mute and from an abusive home, slyly tricks Merribelle, a hardworking trans woman, into kidnapping her — sparking a beautifully unexpected bond with a devastating expiration date.Vulture, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2022
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After accidentally starting a wildfire, 7-year-old Lu, mute and from an abusive home, slyly tricks Merribelle, a hardworking trans woman, into kidnapping her – sparking a beautifully unexpected bond with a devastating expiration date.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2022
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Authors aimed at the business market tend to soft pedal AI, speaking only about the benefits while downplaying or outright ignoring the dangers.David A. Teich, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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This is a two-part skill; his superb legato (or connected articulation) on the keyboard was heightened by skillful deployment of both the sustaining and the soft pedal.Marcus Overton, sandiegouniontribune.com, 8 Jan. 2018
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“Quieter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieter. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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