RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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Calm and in control of one's outward emotions.

adjective

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composed

She remained composed when the microphone stopped working.
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At a student magazine meeting, Leena was assertive about the need for a clearer editing schedule: she named the missed handoffs and asked for specific deadlines. She remained composed when another editor interrupted, pausing before returning to the dates on her list.
From Disagreeing with Purpose.
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