stabilize
Example Sentences
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That atom then stabilizes itself by pulling an electron from a nearby atom, while the released energy ionizes a third neighbor.
From Science Daily
When older adults activated one muscle to stabilize themselves, the opposing muscle often tightened at the same time.
From Science Daily
Soft commodities have begun to show signs of renewed strength after a relatively quiet stretch, with key grains like corn and wheat starting to stabilize as investors rotate into lagging areas of the commodity complex.
From Barron's
For decades, the sheer weight of American military might has stabilized the region.
In a tape where selling pressure was widespread, the ability of financials to stand their ground suggests underlying demand and positioning that could become increasingly important if the broader market stabilizes.
From Barron's
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