placid

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American shale’s placid responses to energy whirlwinds are becoming an enduring feature of the U.S. oil industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

"George is now 7ft. He is pretty placid - except at dinnertime when you have to be so careful because he jumps up."

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

The Cboe Group’s VIX index was last marked 18% lower from last Friday’s close, but is still trading north of the 20 point mark that generally separates placid markets from turbulent ones.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

This placid trading ultimately sent the three-month realized volatility for the S&P 500 to its lowest level since January 2020 last week, according to FactSet data and MarketWatch calculations.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025

“I can’t get any lobsters, so you will have to do without salad today,” said Mr. March, coming in half an hour later, with an expression of placid despair.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott