calm
adjective
without rough motion; still or nearly still.
had calmed
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past perfectof calm.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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“As soon as Friday evening rolled around, the fighting picked up, but by Sunday night and futures opening, things had calmed down.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
He had calmed down by the end of the official news conference, after which he told BBC Sport: "Of course these things happen, I just hope it wasn't deliberate."
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2025
Adams had calmed down by the time he spoke with reporters after the game, but the frustration remained.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
She and Gabriela were sheltering from the rockets with other relatives and she sent him a picture of their sleepy dog, saying it had calmed down.
From Reuters ● Oct. 20, 2023
“What happened?” she asked, when everyone had calmed down enough to catch their breath and settle back in around the table.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
