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The few times he dared to look up, she looked up, too; her eyes drifting coolly, calmly, collectedly across his face, probing with a vapory lack of concern.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

In the latter, safety consists in a horse jumping well together or collectedly, because in a cramped or crooked place speed is almost certain trouble.

From The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises by Moustache, Vielle

She should then strike him quietly off, and ride him very collectedly, so as to be ready to make the circles.

From The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises by Moustache, Vielle

Still, though my hands are very numb, and my head swimming wildly with delirium, I will try to be coherent, and to tell my story clearly and collectedly.

From The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories by Allen, Grant

"Yes," replied the lady, very collectedly, "I know all about that; but that's just where Paul and I differ!"

From Ever Heard This? Over Three Hundred Good Stories by Chambers, F. W.