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  • adverb In a calming manner.

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calming +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • He just needs me to prove to him that this isn't going to work, that's all, Kellen told himself calmingly.

    Tran Siberian Michael J. Solender 2010

  • Okay, it's yet another 'time management' title in the style of Diner Dash, but this one's stylishly presented with nice touchscreen implementation and a calmingly rhythmic structure.

    Ten essential Google Android games 2010

  • Judge Sotomayor, as she has been throughout the hearing, is unflappable, calmingly asking the Chairman only for permission to continue an extremely detailed answer to a question about a "tough on crime" ruling she issued in a child pornography case.

    Doug Kendall: Liveblogging the Sotomayor Confirmation Hearing (Day 3) 2009

  • I spoke quietly, calmingly, easing closer to him as I did so.

    Renegade's Magic Hobb, Robin 2008

  • He just needs me to prove to him that this isn't going to work, that's all, Kellen told himself calmingly.

    The Outstretched Shadow 2003

  • 'Well ¦ no,' I assured her calmingly, and asked where I could find Kris.

    Second Wind Francis, Dick 1999

  • Gently, calmingly, Meleager changed his grip to a protective caress.

    Funeral Games Renault, Mary, 1905-1983 1981

  • DYSART calmingly: Mr Strang, exactly how informed do you judge your son to be about sex?

    EQUUS Peter Shaffer 1974

  • DYSART calmingly: Mr Strang, exactly how informed do you judge your son to be about sex?

    EQUUS Peter Shaffer 1974

  • Niebeldingk tapped the youth's shoulder calmingly.

    The Indian Lily and Other Stories Hermann Sudermann 1892

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