self-possession

Example Sentences

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There was a quiet dignity and self possession about her which became her much.

From A Search For A Secret (Vol 1 of 3) A Novel by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

"Oh, I see now, it is Fred Worthington," replied Jacob, regaining his self possession.

From Under Fire A Tale of New England Village Life by Munsey, Frank Andrew

Herder says of the Hebrews, "The sad and mournful images of their ghostly realm disturbed them, and were too much for their self possession."

From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville

It gave Helen time to recover her self possession.

From The Silent Barrier by Tracy, Louis

She was beginning to get her self possession again.

From The Search by Hill, Grace Livingston