stabilize
verb (used with object)
to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
had stabilized
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past perfectof stabilize.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Prices had stabilized around $2,200 and $2,300 per 40-foot container in April as hopes grew that the conflict might be nearing a resolution.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
Bank stocks had stabilized over the past year, after the sharp declines in the wake of 2023, helped by deregulation and hopes that deal activity would pick up in the highly fragmented industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
Just when it seemed as if Kenny had stabilized from his initial stroke, three uneventful days in the hospital leaving the family encouraged, came a massive setback.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2025
Hospital and government officials said Thursday that Mr. Fico’s condition had stabilized overnight but remained serious.
From New York Times ● May 16, 2024
The influence of the league had stabilized since its first big successes.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
