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calmly

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


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They calmly watch a huge column of smoke rise in the background, casting an orange glow across the sky.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

"Do not be afraid but be cautious" is the advice from Bunney, who generally recommends swimming calmly away from jellyfish.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

On Thursday, the White House posted an AI-generated picture of a Blue Angel jet over a beach with people calmly looking skyward with the caption “It’s okay to love America.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Raúl Jiménez calmly scored to make it 3-2 in the 69th minute.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Penelope wanted to skip circles in joy, but she forced herself to speak calmly.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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