sangfroid

Example Sentences

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The pilots, accustomed to the high pressure of front-line combat, reacted with sangfroid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

It’s a job that Ullett has performed without incident in the past, but his sangfroid was tested by a battle of colossal egos that could give “Godzilla vs. King Kong” a run for its money.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Alcaraz is imbued with boundless enthusiasm and energy, not to mention skill, speed, stamina and sangfroid.

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2022

Much like her mastery of language, Harini puts plenty of work into her onstage sangfroid.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2022

“What I’m doing is absolutely appropriate, and you know it,” I said, trying to keep my voice low but unable to preserve my sangfroid.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover