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He had told us he felt nervous about the performance, but he seemed perfectly composed when he walked onto the stage.
They tried to remain composed throughout the ordeal.
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The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.
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Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.
—Michael McFall, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The 2021 Baylor and 2022 Kansas national championship squads were nearly entirely composed of upperclassmen, and UConn started just one freshman for each of its back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2025
For example, research at the Ivey Business School reveals that temperance (being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled) is one of the weakest character dimensions for many people.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.
—Michael McFall, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The 2021 Baylor and 2022 Kansas national championship squads were nearly entirely composed of upperclassmen, and UConn started just one freshman for each of its back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2025
For example, research at the Ivey Business School reveals that temperance (being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled) is one of the weakest character dimensions for many people.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Composed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/composed. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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