poise

Example Sentences

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A variety of tailwinds appear poised to help stocks power ahead, potentially offsetting risks such as a potential Supreme Court ruling that could disrupt expectations regarding tariffs and increasing caution among retail investors.

From Barron's

With his trainer poised to pull him out unless he responded, Clarke insisted he could continue and bravely fought through the final round.

From BBC

Kennedy is absolutely right that this system needs reform — but his prescriptions aren’t well-informed by evidence and seem poised to exacerbate the problem.

From Salon

He wanted Vecna to feel “so poised, so considered and surgical, almost. And Pinhead is that. He doesn’t run. Pinhead never runs. He knows that he’s an ultimate power all the time,” Bower said.

From Los Angeles Times

Washington gets some key players back, but the Broncos simply have more late-game poise.

From Los Angeles Times