1.   Damon, who is appealing though not really handsome, is an actor who slowly reveals a storehouse of deep emotion and considerable poise for someone so young.

2.   Despite his breakdown in protection, Brown has shown considerable poise.

3.   With consecutive road victories, the Giants are a team showing considerable poise.

4.   Zedillo responded with considerable poise, pledging in his own speech to respect the autonomy of the Mexican legislature.