as in composure
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Noun
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025 -
George looked visibly thrilled, while Charlotte gazed upward with quiet composure.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Noun
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The ultimate message is one of dehumanization—treating people like pawns who can be moved at will around a global chessboard, to countries that sound less hospitable, and, in many cases, do, in fact, have poor human-rights records.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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The one other employee category is the newly hired, who will have to decide between being at-will employees or not.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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This chakra governs our personal power, identity, beliefs, willpower and ego. Light: Open-minded, confident, playful, intelligent, organized, self-assured.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Content oversight and quality assurance provided by Studio 1847 Obesity is a real medical condition — it’s not just caused by poor willpower or overeating.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This has a chance to be a tremendous series, one that will likely go the distance again.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Purpose buffers against screen overuse, strengthens mental health, supports identity formation, and nurtures the self-discipline needed to thrive.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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But the routine that keeps him in the lineup, through heat, long road trips and the daily grind, was shaped by years of trial, error and self-discipline.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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