subdued

• “Susan and I turned to see Muller poking his head through the beads, his expression subdued.”

  Simon & Schuster: The Commander

• “Below: A study in subdued femininity -- a tailored oxford cloth shirtwaist dress with a surprise: a hand crocheted butterfly lace collar.”

  Modest Feminine Dress From the Pages of 1990 Victoria Magazine

• “Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit, said: Business activity rose at a faster rate than August, but the survey provided plenty of signs to suggest that this does not represent the start of a renewed upturn, and instead growth is set to remain subdued in the coming months.”

  The Guardian: Fall in service sector orders fuels fear of double-dip recession

• “The 2010 second-half mortgage-lending figures will likely remain subdued compared with the unexpected recovery in the latter half of 2009, the Council of Mortgage Lenders reported.”

  The Wall Street Journal: U.K. Public-Sector Borrowing Rises Steeply

• “Women should tone down makeup and go easy on the perfume; men are told to dress in subdued shades, and own at least three suits — for work, for summer and for weekends.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Ukraine's Style Gets a Makeover

• “In WELLINGTON, New Zealand shares were drifting higher in subdued activity.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Sydney Hits 5-Month High

• “Through rimless glasses, he looked out at the uniformed crowd and "Sons of Aloha" choir and spoke in subdued but clear sentences.”

  The Washington Post: In history of Hawaiian leaders, Daniel Inouye stands alone

• “It said that it still expects "inflation will remain subdued for some time" and said that it expects rates to remain near zero percent "for an extended period.”

  Fed sees a bottom

• “Respondents 'outlooks suggested sales and construction would remain subdued through year-end," the Fed said.”

  The Washington Post: Home prices rise more slowly than expected

• “Dick made signs for them to follow, and led the way through the dark-shadowed water into the crypt, where, treading water, they joined Paula in subdued whisperings and gigglings.”

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