calm

Example Sentences

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Patty Glaser tried to calm a feud involving Paramount President Jeff Shell and gambler R.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Pakistan is one of China's closest partners in the region and Beijing has called for "calm and restraint" in Islamabad's conflict with Afghanistan.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 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

"Even if the French do stop boats from crossing, the same people come back the next time there is a calm day," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“It’s okay. I had a good reason for not going to the grocery store. If you can calm yourself down, I can tell you what it is.”

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold