calm
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Her mother, Mygal, checks the news and eats a biscuit herself to calm her nerves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Having taken control of a radio station, the TPF's "Public and Military Relations Department" is broadcasting a message on a loop calling on the people of Mekelle to remain calm and united.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Former Lions linebacker Stephen Boyd recalls the composure and calm of Detroit coach Wayne Fontes, after three losses to Pittsburgh, Minnesota and Arizona — two of those by a field goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
A spokesperson for Fianna Fáil said the taoiseach believes "now is a time for us to be calm and careful in what we say", adding there is a "history of hurt around Drumcree".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
While she was on the phone, Danny tried to calm his nerves by peering around the office.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Day two trading in Corteva stock after the Vylor spin is calmer than day one.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
By Monday, the highway had reopened and the campus was calmer, but heavily policed.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Slower breathing and a calmer cardiovascular state, by contrast, may encourage a more positive assessment of potential outcomes and make people more willing to take risks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Jair Bolsonaro has always had a more direct, spontaneous and, often, more impulsive style. Flávio naturally has a calmer, more conciliatory manner.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
These people were calmer, and a few times one of them caught Papa’s eye and nodded as if they knew one another—which Hanako knew they didn’t.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
Before they blasted off into space, the crew told us that on launch day astronauts are the calmest people around.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
Jess, on loan from a friend in Scotland with a falconry center, was accustomed to people, so she was featured in Mabel’s calmest moments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025
But the abrupt end of the calmest stretch in years rattled traders and left many betting that the swings will continue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
Tesla is a silly company in stock market terms, even in the calmest of times.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2025
I say, in my firmest, calmest astronaut voice.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
“I’m kinda interested in getting a mask and snorkel when this calms down and checking it out.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
He even calms people that think they don’t like dogs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
"I thought I would lay low for a while and seek new employment once the situation calms," said Musa Hashimi, who worked as a machinist in a textile factory.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
“Nothing calms me down,” Marge says, “like making a fresh batch of ambrosia salad. With plenty of grapes.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
I settle back onto the couch and start sketching—and instantly, my body calms.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
While Williams’s less hawkish remarks have calmed U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Orelien has promised to produce proof that he wrote the book himself and to speak out in detail "once things have calmed down".
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Everyone knew their fellow New Yorkers needed a bit of a break, and for a short period, the usual din of the city calmed to a whisper.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
They calmed England's nerves but charged through the second half of the innings - Sciver-Brunt's ramps emerging and Knight increasingly taking the aerial route.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Not a thing until the next day when the paint had dried, and then of course we all rushed over to her and calmed her down and gave her some food.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
It was delightful, calming, efficient, respectful and actionable.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Last year I got off of social media, and it was calming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
According to the OIG report, between July 2025 and January 2026, the facility kept 79 immigrants in the small metal enclosures, describing them as "calming areas" for people to "deescalate and have time alone".
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
“There is something calming for all of us — students and staff — about being surrounded by so much nature on campus,” Principal Brad Rumble said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Or maybe she found the crackling fire calming.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
