calm
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"It's keep calm and carry on" says the Metro readers today as Kate, the Princess of Wales, is pictured happily playing shinty while on a trip to Scotland with Prince William.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“The Fed is trying to calm the bond market rather than signaling a hiking cycle,” the head of fixed income says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Nash appeared pretty calm the entire time the man was inside the home, video showed, despite the circumstances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
"It's a heavy burden, economically and socially. Everyone is already exhausted, and naturally, they want to live in calm, in peace, to be safe."
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Somehow he had to mask his abject terror with a look of calm courage.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
Live a calmer lifestyle, gel in obscurity, develop an edge, show up in January and make everyone east of the Mississippi look like clowns again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 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 center of social gravity has moved from the nightclub to the workout, the class and the calmer room.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
The ceramic work in other bathrooms is calmer, but the backyard amps the look with the pool’s fountain and spa.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
“I always find that regular habits make for a calmer life,” she had told Bebe more than once, especially on the days Bebe was late for her visitation.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
Somehow, Root remained the calmest man on Vulture Street to deliver a moment that will endure regardless of the result.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 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
The calmest of stars was certainly feeling something, because he attacked Friday as if unleashed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
“Good dog,” I said in the calmest voice I could fake.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
“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
"It calms me down a lot and helps me to relax a little," he said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 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
"She knows whether what's coming is a risk or a threat, and that calms her down," her father Sergii says.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
When she calms herself she finds she has snipped her prize butterfly orchid.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
Everyone knew their fellow New Yorkers needed a bit of a break, and for a short period, the usual din of the city calmed to a whisper.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
The fighting in Lebanon had calmed since a US-Iran memorandum of understanding and a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon were both agreed in June.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
The crisis has calmed since, but it has sparked tensions between EU nations who share open borders as well as criticism of the Spanish government.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“As soon as Friday evening rolled around, the fighting picked up, but by Sunday night and futures opening, things had calmed down.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
It calmed her nervousness and made it easier to pry.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
Sobelman integrated the BioCharger into her aesthetic practice, introducing patients to what she says has a near-instant calming and regulatory effect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
It also adds a calming, spalike appearance to your bathroom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Breathtaking views, a calming garden, and lots of privacy—sounds like a recipe for success for creative professionals who may occasionally work from home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
They're calming, relaxing, and the vibrations can help put you into a meditative state.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
But Ophie laid a calming hand on her mother’s arm.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
