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calm

[kahm, kahlm] / kɑm, kɑlm /






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But at 40, the legendary Guadalajara-born goalkeeper seems to be looking toward the end of his career with a different kind of calm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

With the program in full-blown crisis, Bilton spent the rest of the week attempting to calm the waters and retain the disgruntled correspondents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

If things do go wrong, she said "try and remain calm" and "float to live".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s possible that CBS will calm down, and that Bilton will prove himself to be an independent editor able to attract talent and cultivate great journalism.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

My dogs were barking, trying to get out of their harness to chase him, so I waited for a while to calm them down and let the bull gallop out of sight.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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