Example Sentences

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“I putted really well, hit my driver great and I’m excited to be in the hunt for the second straight week,” Bridgeman said after coolly sinking an eight-foot birdie putt on the last hole.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Mr. Lucas coolly refused to give his mentor profit points in “Star Wars,” though he did give Mr. Spielberg and others a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Belgium striker Lukaku was set to be introduced just as Yildiz effectively sealed the points in the 77nd minute, coolly rolling home Juve's second after a Napoli defender sloppily gave the ball to Fabio Miretti.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

But his later work displayed greater human sympathy, even if it was sometimes coolly received by the critics.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

She watered her garden with bamboo pipes trickling coolly from the pool.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr