tranquil
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A trek to the site of the deadliest avalanche in California history reveals a surprisingly tranquil spot, a stark contrast to the frenzied 15 minutes that determined who survived.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Enter: prolific film editor Billy Weber’s tranquil Los Angeles abode, which just hit the market for $3.99 million.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Sterling Law Building was designed to evoke England’s historic Inns of Court, complete with soaring stone archways, stained-glass windows, carved oak interiors, tranquil courtyards, and communal spaces intended to foster scholarly community.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Bison may appear tranquil, but these large animals have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal," the organisation says on its website.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
A tranquil mood had come over me, and for this reason I believe I was again motoring very slowly - probably at no more than fifteen miles per hour.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Vocabulary lists containing tranquil
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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