steadying

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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

"We are getting mixed signals, with some key indicators showing signs of steadying while others are suggesting a weakening labor market," said New York Fed President John Williams on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Property website Rightmove said U.K. house prices in February were virtually flat on month as a high choice of homes for sale and steadying buyer activity prevented a rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 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

She went down backward, steadying herself on clumps of grass, and at the bottom paused only to wipe her hands on her dress.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan