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calmly

[kahm-lee, kahlm-] / ˈkɑm li, ˈkɑlm- /


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But demand has fallen hard for his niche talent of calmly engaging with gangsters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Immediately, the stage lights went off, a floodlight illuminated the audience and all audio was cut, except for Noel Gallagher's microphone, allowing him to calmly explain the situation before the band left the stage.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Chacho's clients got up and headed calmly towards the nearest shelter -- a school basement next door complete with a table football, giant chess set and collection of Harry Potter books.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Well, it is always necessary to tell the truth, calmly and forthrightly, in the face of propaganda.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

“You should see where he leads,” Lita says calmly.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera