calmly

Example Sentences

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I felt a creeping desire to give in and get warm, but just as I started to work out how to say that to Benitez, he calmly told me that the lynx had finally arrived.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

In the post-fight interview he spoke calmly, clearly and with genuine warmth.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“Let’s go to your room get your uniform on and take a break,” I say calmly.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

An “emergency evacuation” message showed up on screens on the festival’s Mane Stage saying “the festival has been postponed until further notice. Please move quickly and calmly to the nearest exit.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

“You taught me how to do that duara thing earlier,” she said calmly.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray