as in composure
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Kudos to Styles who managed to mostly keep his composure as Hernández glided around him.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
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His consistent composure is his greatest advantage.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Loznitsa neither sentimentalizes nor mocks this impulse; for him, the human will to resist, to cling fast to integrity and courage in the face of a mounting totalitarian horror, is something as real, as undeniable, and therefore worth acknowledging, as the horror itself.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Of the $400,000 that authorities allege was embezzled, state prosecutors say more than $300,000 was obtained by the victim through changes to his will and trust that benefited Sprague rather than his children and grandchildren.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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For decades, psychologists believed willpower would help people get better grades in school, establish healthier diets, gain successful careers and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
12 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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Atmos also urged anyone who suspects a natural gas leak to leave the area immediately and, from a safe distance, call 911 and its 24‑hour emergency line at (866) 322‑8667.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Red carpets outside venues like the Paramount Theatre remain accessible (from a distance).—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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This extensive undertaking goes significantly beyond any school requirement, demonstrating remarkable self-discipline, logistical skill, and drive.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 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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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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