presence of mind
Example Sentences
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Clarence Jones had the presence of mind to protect Martin Luther King’s speech.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
James Justin wriggled free inside the Forest area and when his shot was saved by Ortega, he had the presence of mind to square the rebound to Okafor, who slotted home from 10 yards.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
"For me, being a snake is not about elaborate schemes and lying or anything unscrupulous. It's just having the presence of mind to account for everything," my mom told me.
From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2025
Mia had the presence of mind to ask Chris a favor.
From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2025
Would never have had the presence of mind to put that fire out if I hadn’t been trying to save her life.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
