composure
Example Sentences
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It took until the third end for the Scottish quartet to get on the board, but after Canada skip Rachel Homan erred, Morrison kept her composure to slide in for three.
From BBC
"We lacked composure to maintain the ball better, to play in the right areas. We started to give a lot of unnecessary free-kicks away," said Arteta.
From Barron's
Presidential press secretaries have traditionally represented a president’s views, policies and priorities while maintaining professional composure.
After a slight slip on his triple axel, Naumov regained composure and skated a technically solid routine.
From BBC
"I believe he is a man of profound integrity. His unwavering resolve, his composure, his utter candour -- such qualities would grant him spiritual freedom even within prison walls," Ling said.
From Barron's
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