coolheadedness

“In this one, there would appear to be very few. So when the Chinese appeal for calm and coolheadedness you can be sure they’re nearly out of options.”

“Their bravery and coolheadedness likely saved lives and prevented a worse outcome, and we are eternally grateful,” he said.

He praised Nashville police and other first responders, saying that “their bravery and coolheadedness” probably saved lives.

Still, many others chose to ride out Delta with a shrug — a response that might be interpreted as coolheadedness or insouciance.

“It’s not every year you get these kinds of crazy swings. It requires a bit of coolheadedness to understand what is transitory and what is permanent.”