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calm

[kahm, kahlm] / kɑm, kɑlm /






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“We’re in great shape; we proved it against Portugal and Belgium, two teams that are among the world’s elite,” said Rangel, who noted that Ochoa has instilled a sense of calm in the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

They have repeated calls for calm and said the events have caused significant harm to communities, spread fear and risked innocent lives.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The strikes are the deadliest in weeks and follow a period of relative calm at the border after conflict between the two countries erupted in late February.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

After a tense calm was restored on Monday, Iran warned it would resume hostilities if Israel continued to attack Lebanon.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Uppity stayed calm and waited until they quieted down, then he said he was going to use sci-en-ti-fic methods.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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