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

Lilac Hill has a placid surface, far removed from what England can expect to face at Optus Stadium next week.

From BBC

The placid if slightly stupid day nurse is a cow; the surgeon has the head of a yapping terrier; the junior nurse is a “prancing kitten.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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