poise

Example Sentences

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He is poised to leave with the soft landing closer than anyone had good reason to expect.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Malinin was already poised to be the future of the sport.

From Los Angeles Times

With the game delicately poised, Ireland wing Rob Baloucoune marked his Six Nations debut with a decisive try before Jack Crowley's penalty moved the home side 10 points clear.

From BBC

"As for me," she concludes in her poised voice, "I have always chosen to walk toward the good."

From BBC

The result leaves Group B delicately poised after two games apiece, with Australia two points behind Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, who face the Aussies on Monday.

From BBC