as in composure
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Noun
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The Quattro system distributes power seamlessly and even on tighter downhill switchbacks, the vehicle maintained composure.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Mendoza wins with command, accuracy, red-zone efficiency and grown-man composure.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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People were in awe of her unbreakable will.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Why go so severely against the will of the people, as expressed in their approval of the Fair District amendments to the state Constitution?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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For now, customers at the Towson Place restaurant in Maryland can test their willpower — and earn a sweet reward for the effort.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Jelly Roll’s transformation started with curiosity, not willpower.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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Despite decades of extensive research, covering the average distance of 140 million miles — orders of magnitude farther than the Moon — with a human crew remains a distant goal.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
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Across the way sits Sherwood Island State Park, and views stretch to the Long Island Sound in the near distance.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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The reason for that association could simply be that the people eating these low-variety diets have more self-discipline or motivation to lose weight, per the researchers.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
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This extensive undertaking goes significantly beyond any school requirement, demonstrating remarkable self-discipline, logistical skill, and drive.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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