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Adjective
We walked the beach at a sedate pace.
He remained sedate under pressure.
Verb
The doctor sedated the patient heavily.
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Julie Coleman, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
That surprised me because the Type-R uses a limited slip differential, and these more sedate models do not.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
The report said Austin should have considered transferring his authorities on Jan. 6 and Jan. 8, during two medical procedures in which he was moderately sedated.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Stocks roared on Wednesday as Wall Street celebrated a fairly sedate consumer price index report and knockout earnings from major banks.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
That surprised me because the Type-R uses a limited slip differential, and these more sedate models do not.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
After sedating the bobcat, veterinary staff took X-rays and bandaged her paws, according to the nonprofit.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
The report said Austin should have considered transferring his authorities on Jan. 6 and Jan. 8, during two medical procedures in which he was moderately sedated.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Sedate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sedate. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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