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Noun
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Instead of shutting vents, consider having a professional install or adjust butterfly dampers at the main duct line for more effective and safe airflow control.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026 -
That puts a damper on a season that has seen the White Sox start 30-27.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Several village trustees reported residents reaching out with frustrations about the noise caused by loud mufflers and safety issues from reckless driving.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors also allege that McKee used a firearm with a muffler, according to a copy of the grand jury indictment obtained by PEOPLE.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Namely, glycerin, a humectant that attracts moisture from the air and locks it into skin, and coconut oil, a fatty acid-rich skin softener that bestows instant glow.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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This Old House host Bob Vila chose this as his top pick for a filter and softener combo.—
Ryan Brennan
May 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2026
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If messages pile up, answer in batches and mute extras.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Huffman turned his mute on and his camera off.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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But at least Chalamet doesn’t try to soft pedal Dylan’s surliness and careerism, and his vocal re-creations are mostly spot on.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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“Quieter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieter. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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