calm
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After several days of calm, seven ships have been hit since Sept. 28, according to the U.K.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Having taken control of a radio station, the TPF's "Public and Military Relations Department" is broadcasting a message on a loop calling on the people of Mekelle to remain calm and united.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
A spokesperson for Fianna Fáil said the taoiseach believes "now is a time for us to be calm and careful in what we say", adding there is a "history of hurt around Drumcree".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Hopefully, things will kind of calm down a little bit going into year-end,” said Joyce Huang, senior fixed-income portfolio manager at Vanguard.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
Despite the chiding words, her face was still and calm.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Day two trading in Corteva stock after the Vylor spin is calmer than day one.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Slower breathing and a calmer cardiovascular state, by contrast, may encourage a more positive assessment of potential outcomes and make people more willing to take risks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
“The center of social gravity has moved from the nightclub to the workout, the class and the calmer room.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
He said pet CVs should be used and landlords should consider the circumstances more carefully, such as older dogs being calmer and sleeping more, rather than simply ruling out tenants with large or multiple pets.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
“You’re not getting the Mirror,” Jack said, his voice calmer than he felt.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
But the abrupt end of the calmest stretch in years rattled traders and left many betting that the swings will continue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
Tesla is a silly company in stock market terms, even in the calmest of times.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2025
Suddenly, he was the calmest player on the field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2024
His coach James Trotman told BBC Radio 5 Live this is the calmest he has seen Draper at a Slam.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2024
He was usually the calmest person in the family, mild-mannered, like a Clark Kent without any secrets.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
“I’m kinda interested in getting a mask and snorkel when this calms down and checking it out.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
I’m more of a stresser, and he calms me down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
“Nothing calms me down,” Marge says, “like making a fresh batch of ambrosia salad. With plenty of grapes.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
"She knows whether what's coming is a risk or a threat, and that calms her down," her father Sergii says.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
“I’m sure Mrs. Kluckowski will listen to reason once she calms down.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
Oil prices rebounded as tensions in the Middle East remained high despite a recent pickup in exports that calmed supply fears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Orelien has promised to produce proof that he wrote the book himself and to speak out in detail "once things have calmed down".
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Yet the start of a second hiking cycle since 2020 has calmed the selloff in long-dated Treasurys.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Everyone knew their fellow New Yorkers needed a bit of a break, and for a short period, the usual din of the city calmed to a whisper.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Not a thing until the next day when the paint had dried, and then of course we all rushed over to her and calmed her down and gave her some food.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
It was delightful, calming, efficient, respectful and actionable.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Amid changes in personnel given the absence of Stokes, Root, who was Test captain from 2017 to 2022, has brought a calming presence to the role.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and treasury chief John Healey have pledged to maintain fiscal rules at the coming budget, calming investor concerns about government spending and borrowing plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The experience: Varied based on practitioner, but we found it to be overall a deeply relaxing and calming treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Mama Oji knocked; Olanna took a deep calming breath before she opened the door and gave her a bar of soap.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
