Example Sentences

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Calming classical-like or ambient music accompanies the images on the screen, all made to relax dogs.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Calming investors without hurting growth isn’t easy for banks, though.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Calming down a bit from Thursday's Nvidia spur, S&P500 stock futures were flat going into the open - with bourses around the world modestly higher.

From Reuters • May 26, 2023

Calming music plays and the ceiling lights stay off to keep the room from feeling like a classroom.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2023

Calming himself with some effort, he said, “Well, no matter. I needn’t dirty my hands clutching your grubby little collars. I’ll summon my Executives to bear you off.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart