calm down
Example Sentences
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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
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
"There are many of us on both sides trying to calm down all those hotheads from both camps who enjoy spreading irresponsible claims, lots of 'fake news' and plenty of insults," Daouda said.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
I take a minute to calm down, and then I set the brush on the palette, move the unfinished painting to the floor, and open up a blank page in my sketchbook.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
