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stabilize

[stey-buh-lahyz] / ˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪz /


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The talks in Washington came after Prime Minister Mark Carney briefed Canada's regional leaders on the outlines of a pact to stabilize bilateral trade.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

President Trump and Xi pledged to stabilize relations during a May summit in Beijing, but the two countries have continued exchanging tit-for-tat trade measures.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Strengthening the surrounding muscle and addressing the inflammation in the area should help stabilize and take pressure off the inside of his elbow.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

It can attach to the first molecule it encounters, even if that molecule would not normally be the preferred electron recipient based on its ability to stabilize the added electron.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Nailer thought he saw the captain clinging to a rail, trying to send her people out to stabilize the wreck.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi

Even if the Iran conflict cools and oil stabilizes, a powerful El Niño could keep pressure on essential prices through the end of 2026 and into 2027.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

—Bitcoin rose in Asian trading as the market stabilizes on lighter positioning and improved leverage conditions, though fresh buying remains subdued, Wintermute trader Jasper De Maere said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

"Together, they efficiently confine and enhance the twisting of light to create a strong coupling of spin between photons and electrons. This stabilizes the quantum state that makes quantum communication possible."

From Science Daily May 30, 2026

Waldorf had spelled out the catch-22 in her journal that morning: “If I need a blood transfusion and it stabilizes my condition, they cannot induce. If my temp continues to spike then they can induce.”

From Salon May 27, 2026

This model sends to PSM a less catastrophic message, which stabilizes the situation.

From The Brain, A Decoded Enigma by Dorin Teodor Moisa

At a time when the BOE was trying to tighten monetary policy, it intervened in a way that stopped the pension fund selling spiral and stabilized gilts.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

New York Fed researchers found that the pace of credit-card delinquencies stabilized after 2024 when removing severely derogatory balances.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

U.S. stock futures rose, as markets stabilized after reacting sharply to the Fed’s rate meeting Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

“Branded checkout has further stabilized and we’re building on the strong momentum in Venmo and Braintree as well as diversifying our business model through financial services.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

There are still a few houses scattered around—all of them modest, narrow, wood-framed structures stabilized with brick buttresses—and a couple of buildings in what was once the central business district.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

“We wanted to take a really aggressive approach in terms of preserving health…and stabilizing the business,” said finance chief Patraic Reagan.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Tai chi strengthens the lower-body and builds postural and core muscles — the body’s deep stabilizing muscles — though it does so gently, over time.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

The chain’s business began stabilizing, and the board’s executive committee started looking into finding Masino’s successor.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Riley also added a Hall of Fame coach at defensive coordinator in hopes of stabilizing matters on that side of the ball.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Hence some stabilizing device must have been essential not only for the Austronesian expansion through Indonesia but even for the initial colonization of Taiwan.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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