calm
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Mehdi Mohammadi, a strategic adviser to chief Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, described the current stalemate Tuesday as the calm before the storm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Asked in July whether his sixth World Cup would be his last, Ronaldo said he would decide "with a calm head" in a conversation with his family.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Yemen's years-long civil conflict killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted millions and drove the country to the brink of famine before a 2022 truce restored relative calm.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Many of these genes help control blood pressure, calm inflammation and manage the way the body processes sugar, all of which play an important role in long-term heart health.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
Some felt comforted because something was being done to solve the problem that had come upon them so unexpectedly to spoil the calm progression of their days.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
“The center of social gravity has moved from the nightclub to the workout, the class and the calmer room.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Stocks ended the week lower after volatility gave way to a calmer Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
She eventually settled her debts and says she feels much calmer as a result.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
"It's more convenient for me and I feel calmer at home."
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Olanna said something Ugwu did not hear and then Master spoke in a calmer tone, “All right, nkem, I will.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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
On the calmest days pollen will struggle to even lift off the ground whereas very strong winds will disperse it far and wide meaning lower concentrations in any particular place.
From BBC ● May 30, 2025
Suddenly, he was the calmest player on the field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2024
“If you please,” she said, summoning her calmest tone, “would someone bring me my copy of Edith-Anne Gets a Pony ? It is on the bookshelf, in its usual place.”
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
He even calms people that think they don’t like dogs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
"It calms me down a lot and helps me to relax a little," he said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
I’m more of a stresser, and he calms me down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Banks and fund managers are writing big checks for now, but many are worried about how the complicated deals being signed today will perform when the AI frenzy calms down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025
I settle back onto the couch and start sketching—and instantly, my body calms.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
While Middle East tensions calmed in June, a breakdown in negotiations and escalation of attacks in the Persian Gulf this month threaten to weigh further on the economy ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
“As soon as Friday evening rolled around, the fighting picked up, but by Sunday night and futures opening, things had calmed down.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
“We need to be more decisive; the win has calmed the nerves we’ve had over the last few days,” Mexico defender Israel Reyes said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
"We now struggle to cross from one bank to another... People are now crossing by boat, but it is also dangerous as long as the water has not calmed down," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
Eventually, I calmed her down and assured her I wouldn’t get stopped.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
"It was very calming, very emotive at the right time. There are songs on there that did really blow me away."
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
And the experience was both calming and refreshing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
By calming excessive smooth muscle activity, it could potentially help people with diarrhea-predominant IBD.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Research by Hajishengallis and another Penn professor, immunologist John Lambris, led to the development of an experimental drug applied into gum tissue, aimed at calming the immune response.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
I suck in a calming breath, grateful for his encouragement, and step up on my block.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
