To be a father and speak calmly to one's son.

Then he spoke calmly, almost as one might speak to a child.

She made herself speak calmly, her eyes never leaving his.

I spoke to the camera calmly and said the three of us were well.

With a great effort he forced himself to speak calmly.

I took a deep breath and tried to speak calmly.

He forced himself to speak calmly, though it was difficult.

The answer hurt, but she sat up and spoke calmly.

The man spoke calmly but with an air of authority.

She was trying to speak calmly, but her voice shook.