as in composure
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Noun
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The back line compresses space, the midfield disrupts passing lanes and Ferree has commanded his box with composure beyond his years.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026 -
The Cavs regained their offensive composure after the break, opening the second half with a 14-6 run that cut Boston’s lead to 12.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Any residual good will between the Pentagon and Anthropic soon fully deteriorated.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Talent, athleticism and a will to win have driven Mporokoso to become one of the best players in Illinois and the best player in program history.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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No amount of willpower or motivational self-talk can quiet a mind that automatically runs through every worst-case scenario.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
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But the disposition of the Roberts case shows that the state does have tools and even the willpower to protect animals.—
Wendy Keefover,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The perfect distance physically … and emotionally.—
Jennifer Wolfgram,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The initial goal was a single-family home that could fit a family of four (plus a dog), and was within walking distance of the school.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Central to Lent are the pillars of sacrifice, prayer, charity, and self-discipline.—
Matthew Kayser,
Ascend Agency,
26 Feb. 2026
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The fast is believed to help participants focus on what’s most important in one’s life, as well as increase self-discipline, renew one’s faith and seek out forgiveness.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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