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poise

[poiz] / pɔɪz /




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The Colorado Avalanche rode swagger, poise and the league’s stingiest goaltender to the best record in the NHL this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Even though he’s already armed with the poise, accuracy and decision-making to thrive in an NFL-style offense, he recognized the need to start learning how to operate in unfamiliar spots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Arsenal regained their poise and there was not much in it for the rest of the first half.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Navigating that kind of rupture would take poise, flexibility, and tact.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

I wanted to bottle her poise and bathe in it daily.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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