calmly

Example Sentences

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In a terrible week of grief, I'm told they were touched to hear their son's death being acknowledged calmly in the country's parliament.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I felt a creeping desire to give in and get warm, but just as I started to work out how to say that to Benitez, he calmly told me that the lynx had finally arrived.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“Let’s go to your room get your uniform on and take a break,” I say calmly.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

While most attendees left quickly in an orderly fashion, one guy sat calmly and ate his salad; he’d obviously seen a few things in his life.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

“I don’t know what we’re going to do,” said Henry, as calmly as if I’d asked him his plans for the afternoon.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt