steady
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During this stage, the fireball's brightness either remains nearly constant or increases at a steady rate.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
That helped steady nerves among investors who have started to question the vast sums pumped into the AI build-out and when they will see returns, with the spike in borrowing costs compounding concerns.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
"This shows that the system that keeps blood pressure steady from moment to moment is no longer working."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Treasury yields were little changed after the Federal Reserve held its policy rate steady, as expected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
I took a big breath and tried to keep my voice steady.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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That is what steadies me and breaks me in the same breath, that a land this rich in what it gives, in shade and figs and refuge and myth, keeps burning while the world half-watches.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
In its central scenario, in which limited fiscal stimulus supports consumption and the 10-year JGB yield steadies around 2.5% by end-2026, Moody’s now expects annual GDP growth at 0.5%, down from 0.9%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
It steadies what has become a rocky relationship between the world's two biggest economies and it assures global markets.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
She steadies herself, with one hand grasping the back of an elaborate carved and upholstered chair at the left, while a tabletop clock at the rear on the opposite side ticks away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
The frame shakes as he adjusts the lens, and after it steadies he walks backward, still peering my way.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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If tighter monetary policy produces an orderly bond market, steadier inflation expectations and renewed confidence in the Fed’s ability to control prices, gold could struggle.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Then cinematographers Evan Draper and Jazleana Jones along with Ullom, who also edits, take a steadier hand with evocative montages that emphasize the passage of time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
"I sincerely hope he proves those concerns unfounded, because the Intelligence Community deserves steadier leadership than it has received in recent months," Warner said in his statement.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
"I sincerely hope he proves those concerns unfounded, because the Intelligence Community deserves steadier leadership than it has received in recent months," Warner said in a statement after the vote.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Neither man lost his seat, but Brune's lance was steadier and his blows better placed, and.the king gave him the victory.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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Among lower-yielding currencies, the team sees CNY as the steadiest, KRW as the highest-beta currency, and SGD as a funder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
The remittance tax could squeeze Indian household budgets, dampen consumption and investment, and undermine one of India's steadiest sources of foreign exchange, warns a brief by the Delhi-based Centre for WTO Studies.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2025
It might be the team’s steadiest position group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2024
The payments for publishing these notices are among the steadiest sources of revenue left for local papers.
From New York Times ● Jun. 18, 2023
The steadiest thing in Kelley’s life was their pets, and he decided early on he wanted to be a veterinarian.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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The selloff in global government bonds took a breather and U.S. stock futures nudged higher in early European trading, as market sentiment steadied at the end of a turbulent week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
OTTAWA—Canadian inflation steadied last month as rising travel costs and a rebound in rents countered a softer jump in gasoline prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Emilio Gay and Harry Brook steadied England, each making half-centuries in a stand of 104 that pushed the hosts into the lead.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Sovereign bonds that had been hammered earlier this week steadied and stocks rallied Thursday, with sentiment turning positive following comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Seven took a deep breath, steadied herself, and shot.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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Then, it’s time to talk about the “crack spread”—aka the reason we aren’t seeing relief at the gas stations despite steadying oil prices.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2026
U.S. natural gas futures were lower but steadying after yesterday’s retreat on profit-taking, with the market seeing support in warmer weather moving deeper into June.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
But while Martin O'Neill's steadying presence has kept Celtic in the hunt in the title race and Scottish Cup, questions about next season simmer in the background.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
By Sunday, it becomes something quieter: nourishment for the week ahead, a small, steadying balm against the Sunday scaries.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
Then Brother Luke put his strong arms under Robin, hoisted him onto his back, carrying the bundle of Robin’s clothes and the basket in one hand and steadying Robin with the other.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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