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								The girl didn't know the meaning of the word quiet. The Hunt Brennan, Allison 2006 
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								There matters were livelier, for there were living five healthy, happy children, whose mother scarcely knew the meaning of the word quiet. Holiday Stories for Young People Various 1875 
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								"Well, my wife and children get what they call quiet. Little Journey in the World Charles Dudley Warner 1864 
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								"Well, my wife and children get what they call quiet. The Complete Project Gutenberg Writings of Charles Dudley Warner Charles Dudley Warner 1864 
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								If you cant speak well of the departed, it is best to remain quiet. 
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								He said that he did not know the whole situation, until you do know, it would be best to remain quiet. 
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								Now, Bantry, I appeal to you for the sake of your old football days, don't show me up -- keep my name quiet. " Trailin'! Max Brand 1918 
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								When it comes to steroids, Thomas won't remain quiet. 
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								Finally, this teacher asked the blind woman to please remain quiet. Shut Up!! Dave Hingsburger 2007 
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								We attend the children's mass at our parish, a service that could never be described as quiet. All are Welcome Here Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur 2007 
frogapplause commented on the word quiet.
Is it just me... or is that a very noisy period?
March 10, 2009