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

“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

Then I realized I was being ridiculous, so I took a few breaths and tried to calm down.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller