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Meanings
- to clear, to make clear
- to be unruffled, to look unconcerned, to feign indifference
- to look demure, to look prim, to put on airs
- to strain (one's ears), to listen carefully
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Example sentences
She entered the room with an unruffled expression, pretending not to know anything.
In the noisy train, he strained his ears trying to listen to the announcement.
Despite having failed, he looked indifferent and showed no sign of remorse.
In the forest late at night, the detective listened carefully for any sounds.
No matter how much she was criticized, it was astonishing that she could remain so composed.
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