calmed

Example Sentences

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He calmed his nerves, he said, by giving himself a blunt pep talk - a move typical of the man who inspired many GIFs with his trademark pointing of the finger towards his temple.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Those fears were somewhat calmed a few hours later, when Iranian state media said that the government was reviewing the latest U.S. peace proposal.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Yields on U.K. government bonds fell after below-forecast inflation for April calmed fears about the possibility of aggressive Bank of England interest-rate rises in the coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The fire calmed down overnight due to calming winds and increased humidity, which slowed growth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Mr. Corcoran calmed down when he realized who I was.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt