as in to mute
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While Quebec City’s winter nightlife can be muted compared to the summer, Pub Saint-Alexandre, an English tavern in Old Quebec, is another bar that offers year-round programming.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025 -
In the four years since the insurrection, both the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers have been muted in their activity, researchers who study the groups told USA TODAY.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Mavs will rely on Daniel Gafford to help blunt the impact of Lively’s loss.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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There is no sign that Elon Musk — the chief executive of Tesla and head of what Mr. Trump is calling the Department of Government Efficiency — is using his influence to blunt the attack on electric vehicles.—
Jack Ewing,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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At pickup on a recent afternoon, the arched windows overlooking the Hudson muffled a screaming arctic wind.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
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However, while the snow sometimes muffles the thunder, the lightning can more easily be seen.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
7 Jan. 2025
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For a few moments, the noise from the notorious Philadelphia crowd — explosive and energetic and packed to the gills in its finest all-weather gear — dulled.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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By the early Seventies injuries would begin to take a heavy toll on Law, the mind was still sharp, but the lightning reflexes had been dulled and the goals no longer came so easily.—
Sam Pilger,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Working with a sliding scale provider, as mentioned above, is another great way to reduce costs.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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In an interview with Fox News Digital, Takahashi said this new report underscores how carbonated water impacts weight loss by promoting the sensation of fullness, which can reduce food intake and lower overall calorie consumption.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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These tremendous reductions have been linked to fewer respiratory illnesses, decreased hospital visits, and ultimately, lives saved and reducing climate impacts.—
Margo T. Oge,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Range within the city is only around 120 miles (193 km) while cruising around on the freeway will decrease that number further to 71 miles (114 km).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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Type: Oil How to Apply: Apply 1-2 drops to to either damp hair before styling, or on dry hair as a finisher.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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The ability to easily increase suspension height, fit larger tires, adjust spring rates, and improve damping capabilities will let buyers modify their Scout to their heart’s content.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
24 Oct. 2024
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Trump’s threats to eliminate EV incentives may dampen sales, but the president’s plan to impose 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada could prove to be even more disastrous.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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And then a significant knee injury and major concussion dampened his career.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Tone (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone%20%28down%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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