composure
Example Sentences
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Hill, a Yale-educated lawyer asked to elaborate on the prurient conduct she was chronically subjected to at work, never loses her professional composure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
He might find them, but his team is lacking ideas, conviction, composure, physical and psychological heft, creativity, ruthlessness and stomach for a fight.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“We have some young guys in there, it’s their first time playing varsity football. He’s kept his composure and really let those guys grow.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The Venezuela forward had a golden opportunity to announce himself on his debut against Motherwell but showed little composure as his shot clipped the crossbar on its way out.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Mom, who had done a very good job of keeping her composure the whole time, finally burst out laughing.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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