Word: calm
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...lack of any "sensational coverage" and the calm appraisal of intrinsically stirring events that distinguish "The Plymouth Adventure" as an enjoyable work of historical fiction. Perhaps devotees of the historical novel will find the going slow and unexciting, especially in the earlier parts, but those who are after serious enjoyment will find "The Plymouth Adventure" to their taste...
...ruler of West Borneo took his setback with apparent calm. He remained calm as the new central government quickly set about gobbling up its member states, wiping out the federal system he had sponsored. During the January revolt of former Dutch Captain "Turk" Westerling, the Sultan of West Borneo appeared to be completely loyal to the government, continued to attend cabinet meetings and make the rounds of official parties...
...Most Rev. Joseph Kiwanuka is everything that a bishop should be. His dignity and calm inspire automatic respect, his words are simple and wise, his broad smile is warm with charity for men. But he might still be just plain Joe Kiwanuka, African tribesman, if he had not happened to be reading a book one day when a Roman Catholic missionary priest came to visit his native village...
...tight was the varsity race that for nearly all of the mile and three quarters course, the Crimson and M.I.T. oarsmen, rowing in adjacent lanes on calm water, could hear each others' conversation...
Turner Remains Calm...