becalmed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The merger, coming at a time when the drinks industry is becalmed, would offer savings for investment to get some momentum into struggling sales, Jefferies analyst Edward Mundy told clients in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
First seen cycling his city’s streets day and night with a becalmed sense of ownership, Holland’s Roger is a die-hard Brooklynite none too happy with the smoothing over of his cherished neighborhoods by “obscene” money.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025
Instead Root becalmed the situation with flawless defence, perfect judgement and endless determination.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024
Though De Roller is in constant motion — by foot, jet ski and prop plane as well as his cream-colored Mercedes — he is a curiously becalmed, passive figure.
From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2023
“I told you nine years ago you were becalmed, didn’t I? And you are. Your indenture’s almost over—but what can you do? Keep on working in a chandlery, like as not.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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