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

But the latest earnings from the information-services company look to be steadying investors’ nerves.

From Barron's • May 5, 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

The index for employment fell into negative territory for the first time since June, but points to steadying employment, the survey said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

I feel Tobias’s cool hand on my waist, steadying me.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth