steadying

Example Sentences

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In a speech aimed at steadying his tottering premiership on Monday, Sir Keir said "incremental change won't cut it" as he promised to "face up to the big challenges" the country faced.

From BBC • May 12, 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

"There's gonna be times throughout the years that you fall short, you get back up and dust yourself off and keep plugging away -- Sam's been that steadying force," added Macdonald.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Since his return, Iger has been credited with steadying operations, bringing the streaming unit to profitability, overseeing record revenue from its theme parks and producing several $1 billion movie franchises.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

I crossed my arms over my chest, steadying myself enough to ask, “What is this place?”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken