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steady

[sted-ee] / ˈstɛd i /




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Auen and Walker delight in trickling real historical information — the result of painstaking research they both conducted studying the Chronovisor — through the film at a slow but steady, always compelling pace.

From Salon Sep. 7, 2026

Since central banks tend to be less sensitive to price swings than institutions or individual investors, steady hands in the market can increase an asset’s appeal.

From MarketWatch Sep. 6, 2026

They then looked for the kind of steady signal concentrated within a very narrow frequency range that dark matter is expected to produce over long periods of time.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

“The U.S.-led AI investment boom appears to be transitioning from a supercycle to a more steady cycle as high base effects emerge, global interest rates rise, and regulatory uncertainties increase,” DBS economists said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

He was getting big enough to walk now, but he still wasn’t steady on his feet.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold

A fair-haired boy is preparing to climb a tree branch, as his brother steadies it.

From BBC Dec. 28, 2025

In the foreground, the midwife, known from Byzantine tradition as Salome, meets Joseph’s eyes as she steadies the water he pours into the baby’s bathtub.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 26, 2025

Demonstrating the instrument, he removes his bracelets and jacket, steadies his breath, rests his chin on the violin as if preparing for impact.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 24, 2025

The quiet, practiced awareness of how flavors talk to one another — the way lemon steadies cream or how a drizzle of honey can round off a salt edge.

From Salon Oct. 12, 2025

She steadies herself with the cane she uses occasionally.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

Then cinematographers Evan Draper and Jazleana Jones along with Ullom, who also edits, take a steadier hand with evocative montages that emphasize the passage of time.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

"I sincerely hope he proves those concerns unfounded, because the Intelligence Community deserves steadier leadership than it has received in recent months," Warner said in his statement.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

"I sincerely hope he proves those concerns unfounded, because the Intelligence Community deserves steadier leadership than it has received in recent months," Warner said in a statement after the vote.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

If one of your jobs offers steadier hours than the others, consider making it your financial foundation — and treating your remaining work as supplemental income.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

The spring was better than the one near the headland, being less brackish and having a steadier flow of water.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell

Among lower-yielding currencies, the team sees CNY as the steadiest, KRW as the highest-beta currency, and SGD as a funder.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 18, 2025

"My friends are the loves of my life and so it feels right to be championing platonic friendship that can be some of the strongest and steadiest love in your life," Hinds says.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2024

The payments for publishing these notices are among the steadiest sources of revenue left for local papers.

From New York Times Jun. 18, 2023

And Kelenic, on the verge of being relegated to the dreaded realm of flamed-out prospect, has experienced a stunning resurgence — without question the Mariners’ steadiest and most damaging hitter all season.

From Seattle Times May 23, 2023

The steadiest thing in Kelley’s life was their pets, and he decided early on he wanted to be a veterinarian.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

Marnus Labuschagne and Smith steadied the ship, before the former was bowled by Taijul Islam for 31.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Yamamoto’s consistency has steadied the Dodgers’ rotation, while it’s had to navigate injuries to veteran starters Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and most recently Shohei Ohtani.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

That’s when Julian Alvarez steadied himself just outside the 18-yard box in the 112th minute.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Iran’s attacks early Tuesday targeted a liquefied natural gas tanker from Qatar, whose exports dried up in March and April but have now steadied at high levels.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

I steadied my gaze and, because I was such a good liar, because I had so much practice lying, it was easy to tell her, “I’m sure. Just stay in the car.”

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

Then, it’s time to talk about the “crack spread”—aka the reason we aren’t seeing relief at the gas stations despite steadying oil prices.

From Slate Aug. 1, 2026

It was "as if someone was moving through and steadying themselves".

From BBC May 15, 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

"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

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

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth




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