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How to pronounce quieten
“quieten” pronunciation in British English
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“quieten” in real sentences
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need to quieten down sometimes.
The Diary Of A CEO
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Perhaps a different position will quieten the mind.
The School of Life
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Let's postpone it until things quieten down.
BBC Politics
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And you, it's not going to quieten down, is it?
This Morning
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