be poised
Example Sentences
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For months, rumors have swirled that he may be poised to retire, but conservatives are split over whether he should.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
But it’s the fact that he does upend, or seems to be poised to upend the profit center of Silicon Valley.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
In the event that negotiations result in a peace agreement, TD says that TotalEnergies could be poised for a bright future.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
Other sectors that had been hard-hit recently could also be poised for a sharp rebound, if Wednesday’s trading action is any indication.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
And the sled itself seemed to be poised at the top of a long, extended mound that rose from the very land where he was.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
