calm

Example Sentences

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“We are trying to calm the streets to make sure things don’t escalate further,” said Razi El Hage, a Lebanese Forces member of parliament representing the area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Henry Nowak's father, Mark, had appealed for calm in a statement outside the court following the sentencing, saying: "We do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But at 40, the legendary Guadalajara-born goalkeeper seems to be looking toward the end of his career with a different kind of calm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"But if we can calm down, we should be able to get to a stable mentality," said Zhang.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“No, no. It’s quite all right,” Clare said, putting on a fake air of calm.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman