CALM in a Sentence

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For CALM, below is one of 272 sentences:
She was helpless before his calm smile and his drawling remarks, for she had never before met anyone who was so completely impregnable.

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 Meanings and Examples of CALM
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calm
 a.  freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; tranquility; stillness; quiet; serenity
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1  The delay would give her time to quiet her breathing and calm her face so that his suspicions would not be aroused.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER II
2  Of all the group that milled about under the trees, girls smiling excitedly, men talking impassionedly, there was only one who seemed calm.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VI
3  She was helpless before his calm smile and his drawling remarks, for she had never before met anyone who was so completely impregnable.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XII
4  Melanie, strangely calm now, telegraphed him money and instructions to come home.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XVI
5  But his voice was calm and decisive as he called to her.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXI
6  Suddenly she thought of Rhett Butler and calm dispelled her fears.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXII
7  But she was pushed back as Melanie's calm voice said: "Lie still, dear."
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXVII
8  She looked curiously at this lanky man with his bony stooped shoulders, his pinkish hair and calm unwavering eyes.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXX
9  Scarlett gave her a sharp look and Mammy returned the gaze with calm omniscience.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXV
10  She had listened with calm contempt while these women had underrated the Confederate Army, blackguarded Jeff Davis and accused Southerners of murder and torture of their slaves.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXVIII
11  Ashley's voice was calm but there was worry in his eyes.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLII
12  But then, he had taken the whole affair with maddening calm, ever since Sam had carried her sobbing into the house, her basque gaping to the waist.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLV
13  If only Melanie were with her, Melanie could calm her fears.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLVII
14  He looked so capable and calm and even the slight twist of his mouth was comforting as though it proved her agony and confusion unwarranted.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLVII
15  He looked as calm as though he were discussing the weather, and his smooth drawl fell on her ears with no particular emphasis.
Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitche
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XLVII
Example Sentence: (62 in 5 pages)
16  They may feel tired and though outwardly calm, can be irritable.
17  The government has appealed for calm.
18  Calvin remained outwardly calm, but inside he was very angry.
19  When her labor was difficult, the doula consistently remained calm and caring.
20  Under his apparent calm lay real anxiety.
21  The main thing is to stay calm.
22  Forgetting someone doesn't mean never think of him, but thinking of him with a calm heart.
23  Responding to the news, Mr Watt appealed for calm.
24  The country needs a period of calm without more surges of radical change.
25  The last five years have seen a period of relative calm.
26  He strove very hard to remain calm.
27  The sea was as calm as a millpond.
28  The sea was calm and still.
29  The calm sea glistened in the sunlight.
30  Yoga gives me a sense of inner calm.