placid

Example Sentences

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"At different phases of the day it can feel quite placid, you can feel out of the game with the ball and things can turn around," said Root.

From BBC

This is not a placid sports city cherished for its patience.

From The Wall Street Journal

Venetians read newspapers on water buses that ran smoothly in placid canals.

From New York Times

Likewise, in the years before the pandemic, a relatively placid geopolitical scene made the cost savings of ocean-spanning supply chains seem attractive.

From Washington Post

After all, it was just weeks ago that another atmospheric river turned the normally placid Hangtown Creek into a raging river, eroding the foundation of his business.

From Los Angeles Times