as in composure
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Noun
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One of Lamont’s unacknowledged strengths is his public composure and innate courtesy in an era when escalating vulgarity in politics shows an ugly American face to us and the world.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026 -
The ride strikes a fine balance between composure and comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Then into his office walks Eleanor Barnett, an elderly widow in need of a new will.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Admission is free and open to all, and free-will offerings are welcome.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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This approach allows people to remain engaged in exercise without turning recovery into a test of willpower.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Weight gain is not a failure of willpower, it is driven by biology.—
Tara Comonte,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the bottle had only ever moved between Burgundy and Bordeaux, a driving distance of roughly 300 miles.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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These figures position the platform for regional travel, heavy logistics, and emergency response missions that exceed typical urban air taxi distances.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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What remains is a tool of self-discipline, disguised as self-help.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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We’ve been heartened to see that a substantial number of alders has emerged from the recent city budget fracas to show resolve, self-discipline and real political chops.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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