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calmly

[kahm-lee, kahlm-] / ˈkɑm li, ˈkɑlm- /


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This time, she calmly said that she must not be such a bad councilmember, since Bass had appointed her to those boards.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

I calmly reminded them of our previous agreement.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

They calmly watch a huge column of smoke rise in the background, casting an orange glow across the sky.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

Further evacuations also took place from La Porge on Thursday night which Ms Brocas said had taken place "calmly".

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Lady Constance was easily persuaded as a rule, but the soothing sound of Old Timothy’s voice could make even the most high-strung horse step calmly into a rushing stream.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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