calm
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Scientists have uncovered a surprisingly complex network of magnetic structures hidden above regions of the Sun that appear relatively calm.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
“I think the earnings season is probably also from a fundamental sense, it’s a sort of let’s calm down the nerves a little bit,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
“And then you calm down, you let the adrenaline flow through, and you get to fixing,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Late on Wednesday, Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions in the southern Hormozgan province overlooking the Strait of Hormuz, breaking a spell of relative calm.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
It wasn’t the cool, calm voice he’d become accustomed to hearing.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Later in the week, high pressure is expected to build over the near continent, bringing a return to drier, calmer and more settled conditions.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Day-two trading in Corteva stock after the Vylor spinoff is calmer than day one.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
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 calmer Jinny was, the less the stings would hurt.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
It was the man that mattered most who appeared the calmest of all.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
Jess, on loan from a friend in Scotland with a falconry center, was accustomed to people, so she was featured in Mabel’s calmest moments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025
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
He was usually the calmest person in the family, mild-mannered, like a Clark Kent without any secrets.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
A roadmap agreed by Hamas on July 30 said that the decommissioning of weapons would be supervised by the International Stabilization Force, the nascent unit that aims to deploy to Gaza if the situation calms.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“When everything calms down and slows down a little bit, I need to get my hearing checked out,” Ganfield said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
"I've seen how Luna enjoys these videos, and I get so many comments from people who say they feel great leaving their dog alone with my videos because it calms them," Carano adds.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 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
I must sound wild with worry for Gabriel at once calms me.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
In experiments with rats, the substance reduced joint swelling, protected cartilage, and calmed harmful immune activity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
Many returned to their home village when things calmed down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Have you ever pressed the send button for the email right after you thought, ‘Maybe I should wait and send it tomorrow, after I’ve calmed down?’”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 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
The winds died, the waves calmed, and every iron monster—from brand fly to bossling—let out a harsh, rattling cry and charged toward Nyame’s palace.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
Meanwhile, the building’s interiors will draw inspiration from Miami’s tropical surroundings, incorporating greenery, natural woods, stone finishes, and textured materials to create a calming atmosphere.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Jim Rigby, who baptized Talarico and married his parents, remembers the youngster as a "calming presence."
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
There are also important questions about how long the calming effect lasts.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
He's always calm, a calming and connecting influence.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
He is making calming gestures, calming like I am a wild animal and he is a trainer, hands flattening the air.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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