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composure

[kuhm-poh-zher] / kəmˈpoʊ ʒər /


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Bonds sold by blue-chip companies are exhibiting composure despite the potential disruptions from the Iran war, artificial intelligence, and a private credit exodus.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The other moment where West loses his composure is in recalling the 1991 HIV diagnosis of Mr. Johnson, who, thankfully, contributes much here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

But rather than reacting rashly, he marshaled a tenacious defense, not losing his composure or allowing himself to be tempted into a hotheaded action that could have led to disaster.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

England have managed just seven more tries across rounds two, three and four, failing to get a bonus point, a result of a chronic lack of composure in the opposition 22.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“Hey, Cameron,” Irene said, seeming totally recomposed, or maybe she hadn’t ever lost composure.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth




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