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How to use the word subdued in a Sentence?

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Equity markets are in a state of ambivalence, they should find their footing as the week develops, expectations for the non-farm payroll (data) are relatively subdued given that we are in the process of re-opening the economy. A lack of surprise will comfort the market that tapering is only slowly coming.

Sebastien Galy

Found on Reuters
2 years ago

This has been a very hard few days for Kate, but she turned up and was committed to her work and duty last week, people did notice that she appeared downcast and subdued. Behind closed doors, she has been saddened, disappointed and hurt.

Vanity Fair correspondent Katie Nicholl

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

It felt quite subdued out there for sure, it kind of feels like a competitive practice round. But I think we all know what's on the line. We all know what we're playing for.

Englishman Rose

Found on Reuters
3 years ago

Per-day exports were seen subdued especially in the second half of February, if the decline in February was mainly driven by sapping Chinese demand, exports would fall even worse in March and April as negative perceptions over Made-in-Korea products spread.

Lee Sang-jae

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

Oil prices, though largely expected to trade positive, will face headwinds from subdued global growth momentum and robust U.S. shale output levels in the first quarter (of 2020).

Benjamin Lu

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

Oil prices, though largely expected to trade positive, will face headwinds from subdued global growth momentum and robust U.S. shale output levels in the first quarter.

Benjamin Lu

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

Moderate job growth and subdued inflation in the United States is a positive for stocks.

Shusuke Yamada

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

Instead of flailing away, he was quiet and subdued, and gave them hugs and shook their hands. He demonstrated exactly what the kids needed.

Ryan Ykoruk

Found on CNN
4 years ago

Rising U.S. shale production levels, subdued global economic momentum and existing trade uncertainties will cap bullish gains for crude oil futures.

Benjamin Lu

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

The win was celebrated throughout Croatia after a fairytale performance which shattered Messi's Argentina to pieces, while Messi was totally subdued, Modric played like a wizard and deserved all the plaudits.

Vecernji List

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

The mood is pretty subdued, partly because of Italy – that would have a dampening effect on growth in Europe, and that is weighing on market sentiment, the other factor is the announcement by Trump that they are planning to put tariffs on some Chinese goods - that came as a surprise too given that the last sign from the administration was that they are negotiating with China.

Per Hammarlund

Found on Reuters
5 years ago

Given a subdued development in incoming orders, a rather moderate upward development in the industrial sector is to be expected in the coming months.

The Economy Ministry

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

Oil prices should eventually resume their upward journey but it will be a subdued affair with the huge stock overhang tempering gains until the end of next year at the very least.

Stephen Brennock

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

Given the economic downturn, we didn't want to throw a lavish party this year, i think people were expecting something more subdued in this environment, so we thought it was more effective to donate instead.

John Chambers

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

The important thing to remember is that austerity will be a multi-year process. There will be more measures in the next few years and these will continue to keep growth subdued.

Monica Malik

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

Rate hike expectations for June have disappeared. And while the focus has shifted to July, we expect the dollar to be rather subdued this week, with not much of economic data out of the U.S..

Yujiro Goto

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

Conjugal government requires its treatises. A young woman setting out in life lacks a printed guide. Her cookery-book, however, may afford some useful hints till one be actually directed to the important subject just mentioned. Many well-known receipts are equally available for a batterie de cuisine or du cœur. Your roasted husband is subdued by the fire of fierce words and fiercer looks — your broiled husband, under the pepper and salt of taunt and innuendo — your stewed husband, under the constant application of petty vexations — your boiled husband dissolves under the watery influences — while your confectionized husband goes through a course of the blanc mange of flattery, or the preserves and sweets of caresses and smiles.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

added by Madeleine Quinn
7 years ago

With oil prices being back up into that $ 40 range, some of the downside that was associated with the energy market... is more subdued at these current prices, or at least held at bay, and the ripple effects from that are also held at bay.

Jason Pride

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

They will likely rely on inventory in the first instance, but for some plants this will not be sufficient to sustain runs if inflows from Canada remain subdued.

Dominic Haywood

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

People here like proof and anything less than that is suspect, there would certainly be lots of talk about him after he left, but the talk would be subdued and the laughter would be gentle.

Tim Durbin

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

As inflation picks up the fear of getting into a Japan-style deflation rut will recede. But underlying growth is still fairly subdued so this rise in oil price won't be leading to any rampant inflationary pressure.

Karen Ward

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

Oil is a game-changer, as inflation picks up the fear of getting into a Japan-style deflation rut will recede. But underlying growth is still fairly subdued so this rise in oil price won't be leading to any rampant inflationary pressure.

Karen Ward

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

Oil prices will continue to hold sway over investor sentiment over the next few months. Consequently, we expect sentiment to remain subdued with a negative bias in the first half.

Sachin Mohindra

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

The demand side is quite subdued, although there are some early indications that the electronic sector could be picking up.

Caroline Bain

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

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