as in composure
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Noun
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Jeff Segars built Loganville into a dynasty — maintaining his composure through all the emotional turbulence of high school baseball.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026 -
The forward kept his composure as the Spurs won the series.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Channel your strong will into a brave share, like posting a thoughtful piece that widens your view.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Solimene was reassigned against her will, the Post reported, paving the way for Brown to oversee the bureau.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The disconnect isn’t about willpower or effort.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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The same review found that late luteal cravings for carbohydrates and comfort food are physiologically driven, not a willpower failure.—
Allison Palmer
June 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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In the distance, a man and a woman trudge through the drifts toward the apartment courtyard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Tate projected a credo of masculine excellence that revolved around self-discipline, physical prowess, and mental fortitude.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The reason for that association could simply be that the people eating these low-variety diets have more self-discipline or motivation to lose weight, per the researchers.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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