Example Sentences

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For some time Loraine had been steadying herself by clinging to his arm.

From Truxton King A Story of Graustark by McCutcheon, George Barr

And he had been steadying himself for his part ever since he had left the city.

From Together by Herrick, Robert

Sandy, who had been steadying Dandy while that interesting broncho was attempting with great success to balance himself on his hind legs, came to say good-bye.

From Black Rock: a Tale of the Selkirks by Connor, Ralph

Sandy, who had been steadying Dandy while that interesting broncho was attempting with great success to balance himself on his hind legs, came to say good-by.

From The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories by Mathiews, Franklin K.