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The phrase "to compose oneself" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English
It means to calm or control oneself, especially in a stressful or emotional situation. Example: After receiving the tragic news, she took a moment to compose herself before addressing the crowd.
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At moments like these it is best to take a deep breath, compose oneself and calmly retrace one's steps over the past few hours.
The program builds on insights from the Institute's Purpose Program and a pilot course offered with the support of Trinity College last year; "Composing Oneself: Stress, Identity & Wellness," co-taught by Denise Comer (Writing) and KIE Program Director Christian Ferney, struck a chord with students who took it.
These efforts to compose historical narratives appear designed to instill a heightened sense of oneself as a beneficiary of history who in turn is obliged to engage in the virtuous work of ritualised devotional practices.
Levy loved to compose.
He began to compose ballets.
He tried to compose himself.
You learn to compose".
Tim Finnerty paused to compose himself.
Life began to compose itself.
Susan tried to compose herself.
I had to try to compose myself.
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