calm down

Example Sentences

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Inflation would also need to calm down, but it usually does when the economy weakens sharply.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Others are desperate for their colleagues to calm down.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

After the cease-fire was announced, investors made bets that the region would calm down and oil will soon flow.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“But also, I just wish people would calm down ... try to talk to us, try to engage with us and help de-escalate the situation, instead of making it worse.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“We need to calm down and discuss this. But first let’s take a break. We’ll be in the living room.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence