subdued

"The teacher asked the students to quieten down before starting the lesson. "

"The teenager's rebellious attitude made it difficult for his parents to set rules. "

"The student conquered his fear of public speaking by practicing every day. "

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

"The family spent their summer vacation touring the beautiful provinces of Italy. "

"The song's constant worry about failing the exam was its main overcome. "

"The submissive in the BDSM group discussed their preferences for the upcoming roleplay session. "

"The company is targeting children in their latest advertising campaign."

"We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours."

"The government has complete control over the situation."

"They had a bit of a disagreement about what color to paint the bedroom, but they have reached a compromise."

"He spent six years in the military."