calm down

Example Sentences

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Blake says he misses his best friend and the teachers, and how the staff would let him draw when he needed to calm down.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

He advises "doing some breathing exercises, just to calm down and get into the performance state" in order to change from a negative to a positive state quickly.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

“I saw his windup and he looked like he was calm and composed and I tried it. I felt more of a rhythm. I was able to calm down and pitch better,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I take a deep breath, but I can’t calm down.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott