calm down

Example Sentences

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Speaking to Bloomberg, Fernandes remained defiant on hedging fuel costs, saying he thinks they'll eventually calm down.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“I saw his windup and he looked like he was calm and composed and I tried it. I felt more of a rhythm. I was able to calm down and pitch better,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"Everyone calm down, we're going to get through this, focus up," Nanjiani told the laughing crowd, before saying he would announce one winner, let them have their moment, and then announce the other.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Thune hopes this will be enough to get everyone on his side, including the president, to calm down and move on.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

Ms. Valente put a hand on my shoulder with a smile, but I couldn’t calm down.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson