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,
23 Jan. 2025 -
Trailing 6-4, Tien showed remarkable composure and character to win six of the last seven points, securing the victory in four hours, 49 minutes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For Trump, any name can become an instrument by which to exert his will upon our politics.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2025
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That wouldn’t work every weekend in the Big Ten (see Nebraska), or against teams that can run at will behind massive offensive lines (see Kansas State, Kansas).—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In the age of weight-loss drugs, who needs willpower?—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
3 Jan. 2025
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While adding Bitcoin to the U.S. Treasury’s balance sheet would require considerable political willpower and congressional approval, the mere suggestion of such an initiative carries profound implications.—
Leeor Shimron,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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More than 5 miles of nature trails are within walking distance.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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Others travel from great distances, and some have even slept in their cars, said Project Rebound program assistant Nicolle Chafey, who is also a former Project Rebound scholar — the name given to students in the program — and CSUF graduate.—
Lou Ponsi,
Orange County Register,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For strength, endurance and self-discipline Onyx is a stone of strength, resilience and protection, resembling Capricorn's determined and ambitious nature.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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To thrive as a leader under pressure, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, and unwavering commitment to personal and team well-being are non-negotiable.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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