Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who or that which quiets.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun One who, or that which, quiets.
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- adjective
comparative form ofquiet : morequiet - noun One who
quiets .
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Examples
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Their music melds together a scuzzy, squally blend of rebellious gospel/folk that at times possesses the radiant buoyancy of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, and in quieter moments the seeping warmth of M Ward or intelligent, lovely meanderings of Elvis Perkins.
Heather Browne: Drew Grow Brings Rock and Roll Salvation Heather Browne 2010
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Telemann will be honored with bold ensemble interpretations and in quieter solos from Kigawa and violinist Lynn Bechtold.
Peter Christian Hall: The International Street Cannibals' Spicy Chamber Music Peter Christian Hall 2010
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Their music melds together a scuzzy, squally blend of rebellious gospel/folk that at times possesses the radiant buoyancy of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, and in quieter moments the seeping warmth of M Ward or intelligent, lovely meanderings of Elvis Perkins.
Heather Browne: Drew Grow Brings Rock and Roll Salvation Heather Browne 2010
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Their music melds together a scuzzy, squally blend of rebellious gospel/folk that at times possesses the radiant buoyancy of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, and in quieter moments the seeping warmth of M Ward or intelligent, lovely meanderings of Elvis Perkins.
Heather Browne: Drew Grow Brings Rock and Roll Salvation Heather Browne 2010
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Telemann will be honored with bold ensemble interpretations and in quieter solos from Kigawa and violinist Lynn Bechtold.
Peter Christian Hall: The International Street Cannibals' Spicy Chamber Music Peter Christian Hall 2010
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Their music melds together a scuzzy, squally blend of rebellious gospel/folk that at times possesses the radiant buoyancy of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, and in quieter moments the seeping warmth of M Ward or intelligent, lovely meanderings of Elvis Perkins.
Heather Browne: Drew Grow Brings Rock and Roll Salvation Heather Browne 2010
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The women of the League continued to lobby the Greek government for women's right to vote, albeit in quieter tones, and retained their links with international networks, keeping abreast of developments in human rights legislation.
Arms and the Woman: Just Warriors and Greek Feminist Identity 2008
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Many others will support him in quieter ways, by failing to support the Republican nominee and encouraging other Republicans to do likewise.
Waldo Jaquith - Have there been any repercussions for Republicans supporting Warner? 2008
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The likelihood the streets will remain quieter for a long, long time took a big leap forward yesterday with the indictments of 20 arrested in the April sweep.
Archive 2007-10-01 Dan 2007
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The likelihood the streets will remain quieter for a long, long time took a big leap forward yesterday with the indictments of 20 arrested in the April sweep.
Plainfield gangs: 20 indicted in Clinton Avenue posse probe Dan 2007
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