as in composure
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The composure to finish the play.—
Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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The image captures Mellisa moving through festive surroundings with focused determination, presenting a figure who maintains sharp composure amid surrounding chaos.—
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Autocratic leaders are unconstrained by law and balance of power, using force to impose their will on others.—
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Requiring Congress to authorize the use of coercive American power was meant to slow decisions, demand justification and bind military action to collective judgment rather than individual will.—
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Flexible willpower means that once a rule is broken, it is acknowledged and not broken again.—
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Summoning the willpower to wake up early has never been difficult for me.—
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The system currently operates at short engagement distances.—
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
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We’ve been heartened to see that a substantial number of alders has emerged from the recent city budget fracas to show resolve, self-discipline and real political chops.—
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August 2025 The Emperor: Structure and self-discipline become your superpowers this month, Capricorn.—
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“Self-poise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poise. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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