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calmly

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


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The newspaper, quoting mostly anonymous sources, said that Netanyahu replied calmly to the warning.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

Replay officials discuss this calmly, matter-of-factly, like they’re ordering appetizers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Financial advisers aren’t too worried, especially after markets reacted calmly to his speech last week at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

He spoke calmly which lent his words more power.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

I ignore him, get up from my chair, and address Nico as calmly as I can, even though my insides are quaking.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan




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