calm down
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US media reported at the time that the actress was screaming uncontrollably and that nurses had to prop her up with a pillow and give her oxygen to calm down.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Waiting would allow me to process the actual information in the insurance company’s message, and to calm down.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
“We’re going to rehab and let the inflammation calm down and get back to where it’s manageable this year and try to build back up and see where that puts us,” he said Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
“I think he needs to calm down a bit, that anxiety that sometimes he has to prove himself,” said Spain midfielder Rodri.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
She tried to calm down, wiping away her tears and swallowing down all the anger she felt.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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