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calmly

[kahm-lee, kahlm-] / ˈkɑm li, ˈkɑlm- /


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But demand has fallen hard for his niche talent of calmly engaging with gangsters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Immediately, the stage lights went off, a floodlight illuminated the audience and all audio was cut, except for Noel Gallagher's microphone, allowing him to calmly explain the situation before the band left the stage.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Chacho's clients got up and headed calmly towards the nearest shelter -- a school basement next door complete with a table football, giant chess set and collection of Harry Potter books.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

These Bruins know they belong on this big stage, know how to win here and calmly and precisely play as if they know they can pull this off.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Dad sat there calmly, watching the game, munching on chips.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis