period of calm
collocation in Englishmeaningsofperiodandcalm
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period
noun[C]
uk/ˈpɪə.ri.əd/us/ˈpɪr.i.əd/
a length ...
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calm
adjective
uk/kɑːm/us/kɑːm/
peaceful, quiet, and ...
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(Definition ofperiodandcalmfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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I hope that it will be possible to allow a resumption of these after aperiodofcalm.
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A shortperiodofcalmafter the 1985 settlement was needed, so that all could work towards a lasting solution.
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He said that it had been through aperiodofcalm.
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Industry wants stability and aperiodofcalm.
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Aperiodofcalmand stability will enable it to settle down to its new existence.
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What is needed so desperately is aperiodofcalmin which to allow confidence to return.
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Although there was a good deal of disturbance in exchange markets affecting other currencies in recent weeks, sterling has enjoyed a welcomeperiodofcalm.
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There must be aperiodofcalm, quiet and orderly behaviour before that action can be taken.
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During the last twelve months we have lived to some extent in aperiodofcalm.
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What is needed now is aperiodofcalmand peace for patient negotiations.
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The school needs time to settle down in aperiodofcalm.
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We cannot expect that this, a comparatively halcyonperiodofcalm, compared with what it could be and has been, will continue indefinitely.
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At present, we want aperiodofcalm.
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We need aperiodofcalmreflection so that the situation can be satisfactorily resolved.
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Those associations asked for a lengthyperiodofcalmand consolidation.
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We require aperiodofcalm.
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I thought that, like me, he believed that aperiodofcalmover the next few months was essential after the stirring up of the waters.
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To the end he was sure we should not fail; to the end he hoped and prayed we might reach aperiodofcalmand repose.
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During thatperiodofcalmthe police still had a great deal of work to do, and some of that work may have prevented action during that time.
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They will shortly need—if they cannot have it now—aperiodofcalmto allow teachers and authorities to pick up the reins and work things through.
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