calm
adjective
without rough motion; still or nearly still.
has calmed
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present perfectof calm (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The crisis has calmed since, but it has sparked tensions between EU nations who share open borders as well as criticism of the Spanish government.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“We need to be more decisive; the win has calmed the nerves we’ve had over the last few days,” Mexico defender Israel Reyes said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
The cease-fire deal has calmed market nerves and led to a “relief rally”, ING’s Maureen Schuller says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Panic in the oil market has calmed down for now, with prices for crude pulling back from the week’s highs near $120 a barrel over the past two trading sessions.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026
Long after they have gone, and after the mother has calmed down the little kids, I am still behind the tree.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
