calm down

Example Sentences

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It’s possible that CBS will calm down, and that Bilton will prove himself to be an independent editor able to attract talent and cultivate great journalism.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Speaking to Bloomberg, Fernandes remained defiant on hedging fuel costs, saying he thinks they'll eventually calm down.

From Barron's • May 7, 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

I breathe in Boo’s baby-shampoo-and-apple-juice smell and try to calm down.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko