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The phrase "collected himself" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe someone regaining composure or self-control after a moment of distress or confusion.
Example: "After the shocking news, he took a deep breath and collected himself before responding."
Alternatives: "gathered his thoughts" or "regained his composure."
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Tapper started to parry, then collected himself.
Haider collected himself and took in the devastation.
Carefully, he distributed several other fossils, including two he had collected himself.
Gibson collected himself, then showed the prop department how to prepare the lamp for another take.
Once he collected himself, Rahman complained that Holyfield did not fight fair.
Djokovic collected himself, stood up straight, gathered the ball girls and had them hold hands.
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Riley collects himself.
He stopped to collect himself.
He'd nod, collect himself.
Collecting himself, Mr. Rassmann spoke up.
And here, he paused to collect himself.
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