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compose
used in Catch-22

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1 —3 uses as in:
keep your composure

Definition

to calm someone or settle something

'Oh, my God!' he wailed, and all his practical composure went up in hysteria.
Chapter 37 — General Scheisskopf (42% in)

The chaplain's composure began trickling back as he studied the queer, cringing figure intently.
Chapter 25 — The Chaplain (57% in)
He worked with simulated skill and composure, feeling Snowden's lack-luster gaze resting upon him.
Chapter 41 — Snowden (65% in)

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? —2 uses
exact meaning not specified

Will you please hand me that small composition gasket that rolled over there?
Chapter 28 — Dobbs (82% in)

And to anyone who questioned the morality, he replied that 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the greatest piece of music ever composed.
Chapter 11 — Captain Black (43% in)

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