as in composure
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Noun
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Charles took over offensively after the heated moment with 11 points in the third quarter alone, but the rest of the team struggled to maintain composure at either end.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2025 -
That’s a box that Brooks could check Friday as the Griffins take on JSerra in the Division 2 championship at 7 p.m. Brooks, 14, is an attractive pick because of her composure, location and improvement.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Here’s what happened Daily, the list of targets Israel is steadily hitting – at will, largely unopposed – grows.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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Why fewer older Americans are writing wills or estate planningBenefits outweigh hassles: Setting up a trust is worth the work What should people consider when using a trust?—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Because the global community lacks the willpower to assign a high price to carbon emissions, emission rates are far too high.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The idyllic scene, made even more bucolic with chickens and sheep ambling across the lane, requires every ounce of willpower to pull ourselves out of the ridiculously comfy bed.—
Sarah Wood González,
Vogue,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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Maintain safe gaps: Leave a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 June 2025
Noun
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In Aries, a Fire sign that thrives on taking the lead, we’re called to channel our energy into personal goals and self-discipline.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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When food became more accessible, especially in Western cultures, thinness replaced fullness as a marker of status and self-discipline.—
Anne Marie Chaker,
Time,
18 June 2025
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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