cool-headed

Example Sentences

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We need a cool-headed assessment of our options and the Iranians’ possible responses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Longyearbyen's residents, who hail from around 50 countries, are staying cool-headed amid the speculation.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

This is McLaurin’s 10th starting quarterback since coming into the league in 2019, and the cool-headed Daniels is a gem.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

In a rare moment of frustration for the cool-headed judge, Davis advised Fox attorneys against making him "look like an idiot."

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2023

He was competitive and cool-headed, focused and serious, but quick with a joke to cut the tension.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin