How to Use calm in a Sentence
- A quiet calm settled over the city.
- Police tried to restore calm after the riot.
- After two days of violent protests, the mayor appealed for calm.
- The calm was broken by another terrorist bombing.
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In the calm of the end of the round, the cut fell at 4-over 144.
— Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 21 May 2022 -
Lesson learned: Don’t get fooled by the calm of the eye.
— miamiherald, 10 Sep. 2017 -
The Bible says after that the wind ceased and there was great calm.
— The Rev. Mike Taylor, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 12 June 2021 -
The key was in her calm and poise, both in and out of the stadium.
— Kate Siber, Outside Online, 8 June 2018 -
In the chorus there is a major shift in the the mood as there is some calm brought to the chaos.
— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2023 -
Poised and calm, the Cavs broke the huddle and ran their offense.
— Chris Fedor, cleveland, 28 Oct. 2022 -
The calm of that warm June evening had quickly turned to chaos.
— Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 28 Mar. 2023 -
On a day filled with emotion, this was a place of peace and calm.
— Sam Amick, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2018 -
Drink in the flavor of the forest and release your sense of joy and calm.
— Qing Li, Time, 1 May 2018 -
Just to be a bit of calm in the midst of the situation whirling around me.
— Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2023 -
For us, bubbles put the fizz in champagne and the calm in bathtime.
— Liz Langley, National Geographic, 16 May 2019 -
One frustrated, one calm in the face of the same challenge.
— Jeffrey Ton, Forbes, 12 July 2022 -
Scott's catch came the next day after a full morning of calm.
— Tony Kennedy, Star Tribune, 6 May 2021 -
This is the calm before the storm known as rivalry week.
— Christopher Smith, al, 23 Nov. 2019 -
The scene starts out calm, but when a racoon brushes up against the buck’s front leg, all hell breaks loose.
— Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 23 Aug. 2023 -
To summon calm in the face of pressure is part of his legend.
— Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2020 -
Over the next two days, an eerie calm took over the city as some shops and restaurants reopened.
— Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2021 -
Even viewed from a distance, pools can evoke a sense of stillness, a sense of calm.
— New York Times, 31 May 2021 -
Yet, a strange sense of calm had begun to overcome me by day four.
— Nupur Anand, Quartz India, 2 July 2019 -
So much for a calm and easy falcon fledge here in Indy.
— Indystar, Indianapolis Star, 27 June 2017 -
Nerissa closed her eyes and tried to regain the sense of calm.
— Elisabeth Egan, chicagotribune.com, 10 June 2017 -
This one can block out background noise and provide a sense of calm.
— Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2023 -
Concentrate on your breath and the feeling of calm that flows through you.
— Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2023 -
The fat man was still sitting with the same imperturbable calm.
— Vladimir Sorokin, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2021 -
This swing also has a unique ability to provide a sense of calm.
— Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 Mar. 2024 -
There is a pleasing calm to her delivery that stands out in a scene of fidgety hams.
— Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
- The medicine helped calm her breathing.
- His words were effective in calming her fears.
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The rhythm of the waves slows my breathing and calms my brain.
— Karina Bland, azcentral, 19 July 2019 -
The mighty pile of white rice on the side will help calm the heat.
— Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 2 Nov. 2020 -
Transfer the oil to the frizzy parts of your hair to calm rogue strands.
— Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 19 Dec. 2017 -
Time has calmed hearts and minds and let lessons sink in.
— Nicole Brodeur, The Seattle Times, 6 Sep. 2017 -
Let’s hope Bellinger’s homer calms him down at the plate.
— Houston Mitchell, latimes.com, 14 Oct. 2017 -
The goal of float therapy is to calm the mind and the body.
— Anne McCarthy, Health, 31 Oct. 2023 -
Yet when Aguilar gets into the stall and moves around him, the colt calms down.
— San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2019 -
Even a five-minute break in the fresh air can clear your head and calm your nerves.
— Beth Wood, sandiegouniontribune.com, 27 Apr. 2018 -
To be able to calm down right there and get a hit is enormous.
— Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2019 -
Lynch would take a shot of Hennessy to calm his nerves.
— Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2020 -
Squats and lifts became her respite, a way to calm her mind.
— Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2021 -
Gently rub the fleshy side of the peel against your skin to calm a breakout.
— Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2017 -
Pop these tools into the fridge to calm and de-puff your skin.
— Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 19 Oct. 2022 -
The barrel would go crazy for awhile, then calm back down.
— Liz Bowen, Pacific San Diego Magazine, 6 June 2017 -
By this point, the cow had calmed down and waited for her calf to stand up again.
— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 19 Oct. 2023 -
Through tonight: West and southwest breezes calm a bit, to about 5 to 10 mph.
— A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2023 -
What better way to calm your nerves than to have a beer or two?
— Ajc Homepage, ajc, 19 Feb. 2018 -
Miller is alleged to have been told to calm down by the bar owner.
— Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2022 -
Warren wants to shake things up, Biden wants to calm things down.
— Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2019 -
Tate drilled a 3 and everything seemed to calm down just a bit.
— Kyle Neddenriep, Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2018 -
But by morning his fever was at 101+ again and he was calmed.
— Evan Real, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2020 -
That should calm the message board types for a few days.
— Tom Noie, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Nov. 2020 -
Even a ten-minute walk or a cup of coffee with a friend can calm your nerves.
— Health.com, 26 Sep. 2017 -
The body’s had months to calm down since its last exposure.
— Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2021 -
And white agate is meant to calm and embolden you to trust.
— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2022 -
Rather than seek to calm tensions, Mr. Trump lashed out.
— Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2020 -
Magnesium absorbed through your skin can calm cramps and spasms, even anxiety.
— Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024 -
Winds calm fairly quickly, becoming nearly calm by dawn as temperatures bottom out in the mid-30s to low 40s.
— A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
- The teacher asked us to remain calm after the fire alarm went off.
- Let's try to have a calm discussion about your grades.
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Mainieri sat in the dugout, leaned back against the wall and looked calm.
— Brody Miller, NOLA.com, 11 May 2018 -
Winds will be calm and high temps will be in the mid-40s.
— Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 30 Mar. 2020 -
Crowds are sparse, and the mood is as calm as the water.
— Dorothy O'Donnell, latimes.com, 5 July 2018 -
The sea was calm, with three-foot swells, and the tide almost slack.
— Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2020 -
It’s always best to keep the sheep calm en route to the slaughter.
— Stephen Fishbach, PEOPLE.com, 2 Nov. 2017 -
Keep it calm, make my pitches and just try to get out of the jam.
— Blake Baumgartner, Naperville Sun, 21 Apr. 2018 -
But Rush is more than calm in the midst of chaos during a game.
— David Moore, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2023 -
Villhauer would show up with a bag of tricks meant to keep the kids calm.
— Sonya Collins, Fortune, 10 June 2022 -
Bri — calm, chill, and drama-free — gets the group date rose.
— Lia Beck, refinery29.com, 25 Jan. 2021 -
Doing things that keep the mind calm and will not cause a lot of stress.
— Kristina Behr, Parents, 17 Feb. 2024 -
That makes the risk of drowning high, even if the water is calm.
— oregonlive, 23 Jan. 2023 -
The maxi dress sports an airy side slit to keep you calm and cool on hot days.
— Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 July 2023 -
Winds will be calm during the day, but pick up overnight.
— Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 18 Nov. 2020 -
That might mean a calm walk on the beach or a stroll through a museum.
— Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 22 Apr. 2023 -
Stay calm and try not to react or tell him it’s a phase.
— Christen A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 27 Aug. 2019 -
But the inlet can change in a matter of hours from calm to rough.
— Brooke Baitinger, sun-sentinel.com, 20 Nov. 2019 -
Winds need to be calm or very light in order for dense fog to form.
— Mary Gilbert, CNN, 23 Oct. 2023 -
Highs will reach about 85, and winds will be mostly calm.
— oregonlive, 21 July 2021 -
The southwest wind will be 5 to 7 mph, becoming calm in the evening.
— Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024 -
Enter these top calm dog breeds who can serve as a port in a storm.
— Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 17 July 2022 -
Be patient, stay calm and keep the faith is a tall order.
— Bethany Teachman, CNN, 9 Nov. 2022 -
Winds are rather calm, but also a few minor gusts out of the south.
— Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024 -
Staff members broke up the fight, and both patients were calm.
— Josh Kovner, courant.com, 26 Nov. 2019 -
There should be no snow and winds will remain calm throughout the day.
— Mike Rose, cleveland, 29 Jan. 2020 -
Be cool, be calm, ask good questions and let your in-laws see your sparkle.
— Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2022 -
Be cool, be calm, ask good questions, and let your in-laws see your sparkle.
— Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Aug. 2022 -
This is also a light drone, so outdoor flights are only possible in calm conditions.
— Maya Polton, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024 -
The case gained notoriety for the various aspects of it, including that Geyser and Weier carried out the crime for the sake of an online character as well as their chillingly calm confessions to the police after they were apprehended.
— Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
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