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on the quiet

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: in a secretive manner : in secret

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The Atlantic hurricane season continues to be on the quiet side, but that isn't the case in the Pacific, which has seen 15 tropical storms and hurricanes in 2026. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Michelle Obama put a quirky spin on the quiet luxury trend by wearing a shredded pencil skirt. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

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“On the quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20quiet. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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