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

Fin Smith, sharp shooting off the tee, put in another cool-headed performance at fly-half, pulling strings and making plays.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2025

Franco is a cool-headed ironist with a flair for oblique narrative and a fascination with the detached worlds of the wealthy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Later, however, in the cool-headed calm of your home, you can use the Internet to find out exactly how much the dealer paid the manufacturer for that car.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt