steady
Example Sentences
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—The dollar traded steady as investors considered the latest developments in the Middle East conflict and Wednesday’s U.S. inflation data ahead of the June 17 Federal Reserve policy decision.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Democratic voters and interest groups quickly coalesced behind Becerra, who was seen as a steady candidate with a long resume in California politics and a record of fighting the Trump administration.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Markets expect them to keep rates steady at this meeting, but are now pricing in rate hikes for later in the year, spooking equity investors.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The bar is busy, the lunchtime crowd is steady for a Thursday, there are bookings in the new rooms upstairs.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“Geez,” I said, putting a hand to the cold stone wall to steady myself.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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