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Angela Merkel, who has been the Chancellor of Germany for nearly fourteen years, has a measuredness about her that can mask a profound optimism, above all about the democratic process.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 2, 2019

Photograph: Andy Lyons/Allsport There's a measuredness to Stevens, a steeliness behind his eyes as they look around the garden, a monotone that underscores his voice.

From The Guardian • Apr. 3, 2013

Both frames of mind receive expression in the words of speakers, among whom a leading characteristic is lack of measuredness and of proportion.

From Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)

Irish I am, but there, In word and deed, polite restraint prevails And courteous measuredness; there fiery wrath Becomes ne'er master of the man!

From The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature by Various