self-poise

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Noun
  • Those who maintained their composure, understanding that downturns are temporary and cycles are predictable, likely emerged stronger when the market recovered.
    Rodolfo Delgado, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • The president quickly maintains his composure proceeding to smile and wave before exiting the frame and later exiting the aircraft alongside his wife, Brigitte.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Now that Trump has sidestepped Congress and claimed the right to impose tariffs at will, Woldenberg is taking on the White House directly.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
  • Perhaps your generation can pull it off, but there’s no guarantee the next one will.
    Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • Enforce these boundaries with tools like iOS Screen Time or Android's Digital Wellbeing—no willpower is required there.
    Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
  • Keep Going Continue until your routine no longer requires willpower.
    Kazuyoshi Hisano, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • The difference is as vast as the straight-line distance of 6,882 miles between Pittsburgh and the Eagles’ home in Daejeon, South Korea.
    Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • For many users, the old-school self-discipline pitch has lost its shine.
    Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 June 2025
  • Your willpower is at its maximum, so use this time to tackle tasks that require a lot of self-discipline.
    Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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