calm
adjective
without rough motion; still or nearly still.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
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“He’ll be a voice of reason, and that will be calming and soothing to the markets.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026