During the whole agitating scene, Lillie kept up her presence of mind, and was perfectly aware of what she was about.

It speaks well for Barrett's presence of mind that he had grasped the situation and decided on his line of action before Welch went.

Somebody had the presence of mind to give Reeve mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and the paramedics arrived about a minute later.

He slipped and fell under the wagon's wheels, losing his left leg. His presence of mind was quite amazing. The report notes that Webb's knowledge of first aid probably saved his life, and he was able to instruct others who came to help him.

Presence of mind

Meaning

Noun