tranquillize
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In common with Kapadia’s last movie, “Senna,” a race through the life and lap times of the Brazilian Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna, there is no narrator to link the images and tranquillize the mood.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 1, 2015
Such a day was that which succeeded the night through which we had just passed, and it came most opportunely to soothe the spirits, tranquillize the apprehensions, and afford a moment for sober reflection.
From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by Cooper, James Fenimore
Whether the influence was merely magnetic, he did not inquire, but felt comforted by the assurance that his presence had power to tranquillize her.
From Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part by Wilson, Augusta J. Evans
Inexpressibly touched by this outburst of grief in one to whose nature such weakness was so foreign, Herrera did his utmost to console and tranquillize his friend.
From Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 by Various
With those blest guardians, Giles his course pursues, Till numbering his heavy-sided ewes, Surrounding stilness tranquillize his breast, And shape the dreams that wait his hours of rest.
From Apparitions; or, The Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses Developed by Taylor, Joseph
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