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poise

[poiz] / pɔɪz /




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The design shows her guiding a lion, said to symbolise her poise and the strength of the British nation under her leadership.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Navigating that kind of rupture would take poise, flexibility, and tact.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

How does one glide through the chaos and the camera flashes of Oscar season with poise and perfection?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Outside, winter shows its envy and its poise.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

He hung up, waited a moment to make sure his poise was the way he wanted it to be, then dialed Trucho.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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