calmed down
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"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
The online chatter only calmed down when the force eventually revealed this week that "no sexual offence had occurred" and its investigation was closed.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
The fire calmed down overnight due to calming winds and increased humidity, which slowed growth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026
Panic in the oil market has calmed down for now, with prices for crude pulling back from the week’s highs near $120 a barrel over the past two trading sessions.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026
“What happened?” she asked, when everyone had calmed down enough to catch their breath and settle back in around the table.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
