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presence of mind
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presence of mind
(noun)
presence of mind
noun
presence of mind
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRESENCE OF MIND
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:
the ability to think clearly and act quickly especially in an emergency
—
usually followed by
to
+ verb
The child had the
presence of mind to call
for an ambulance.
He had the
presence of mind to write
down the license plate number of the car.
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