composure
noun
com·po·sure
kəm-ˈpō-zhər 
: a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
The witness started to break down, then paused and regained her composure.
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Examples of composure in a Sentence
After the initial shock she regained her composure.
kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations
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The prince quickly regained composure and began his speech a few seconds later.
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Before Brady and sophomores Megan Grant and Taylor Tinsley appeared for the postgame news conference, Inouye-Perez encouraged them to keep their composure.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
Grapevine stayed patient, and Webster said his team’s composure allowed the offense to put up 12 runs in five innings.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
Maintaining composure throughout them is paramount.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2024
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Before Brady and sophomores Megan Grant and Taylor Tinsley appeared for the postgame news conference, Inouye-Perez encouraged them to keep their composure.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
Grapevine stayed patient, and Webster said his team’s composure allowed the offense to put up 12 runs in five innings.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
Maintaining composure throughout them is paramount.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2024
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composure
noun
com·po·sure
kəm-ˈpō-zhər
: calmness especially of mind, manner, or appearance
she kept her composure
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