unflappable
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But to nearly everyone’s astonishment, Mr. Niemann, the 19-year-old John McEnroe of chess, has put the normally unflappable Mr. Carlsen, playing the white pieces, on the defensive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
A pigeon briefly stopped play during Atletico Madrid's 3-2 win over Real Sociedad with unflappable defender Jose Gimenez plucking the bird off the pitch and taking it to safety.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
The former Christie’s auctioneer, author, podcaster and motivational speaker is normally unflappable on the podium.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Instead, it was the 49ers who kept their cool, with the unflappable quarterback Brock Purdy leading two fourth-quarter touchdown drives that sealed victory.
From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026
Anita Rees, when reached on the telephone, proved to be a true New Yorker: brisk, fast-talking, and unflappable.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
Vocabulary lists containing unflappable
The Book Thief
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"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, Part Six
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