self-possession
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Through it all, Mr. Noseda, age 62, has shown remarkable self-possession and no small amount of good humor in his public statements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Earlier works often centered on solitary women posed with the self-possession of royal portraits or religious icons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
The 20-year-old back row has swagger and self-possession, and a side order of skulduggery.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025
It’s given me this facility, and this self-possession.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2024
I hesitated a moment, like a diver on the brink, then lost my nerve and my tutored self-possession, saying, “Yes, I believe so—he comes into the restaurant for his meals.”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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