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aplomb

[uh-plom, uh-pluhm] / əˈplɒm, əˈplʌm /


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It’s a powerful story, to say the least, and Neville handles it in “Man on the Run” with great aplomb.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

After successfully badgering his dad to take him to a local club to play on full-size tables at the age of eight, the young Hunter made the leap from table top snooker with aplomb.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Garnacho was the catalyst with a driving run and cross into the six-yard box, where Gusto headed home with aplomb.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Under its army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan has thus far navigated President Trump’s second term with more aplomb than most countries, including rival India.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

And for the first time Powell’s artificial aplomb was shaken and his hands shot forward for the map.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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