as in to cool
to become still and orderly
settle down and get to work, please
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At the rear of the Icemag 3 is a near-silent fan with RGB lighting that cools the power bank down when its charging a smartphone.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Luka Doncic had 46 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers cooled off the Chicago Bulls with a 129-118 victory on Monday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Immediately, his teacher hushed him.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Egregiously, Michelin stars were never meant for taco stands — not in the modern era when the guide’s definition of greatness has so often meant white tablecloths, hushed dining rooms and pricey tasting menus.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Settle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settle%20%28down%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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