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calm down

VERB
compose oneself
Synonyms
WEAK
chill out control oneself cool down cool it cool off get hold of oneself go easy keep cool regain one's composure relax rest restrain oneself simmer down take it easy

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Others are desperate for their colleagues to calm down.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

After the cease-fire was announced, investors made bets that the region would calm down and oil will soon flow.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“But also, I just wish people would calm down ... try to talk to us, try to engage with us and help de-escalate the situation, instead of making it worse.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Thune hopes this will be enough to get everyone on his side, including the president, to calm down and move on.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

May seemed to calm down a bit at that.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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