calm down

Example Sentences

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Wall recalled being "really scared" and said she swore and demanded he open the door, while Sullivan told her to calm down.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"But if we can calm down, we should be able to get to a stable mentality," said Zhang.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

When asked about what he hoped the King's state visit to the US next week could achieve on the row, Weston said he wanted the monarch to persuade Trump to "back down and calm down".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“I saw his windup and he looked like he was calm and composed and I tried it. I felt more of a rhythm. I was able to calm down and pitch better,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Principal Butler was trying to get her to calm down.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon