Example Sentences

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By 2025, PAI was talking about bankruptcy for Tropicana, though a $30 million emergency loan had steadied things for a time.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Renewed conflict in the Middle East poses a fresh headache for Asia’s central banks, reviving inflation risks just as price pressures had steadied across much of the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

A 13-game unbeaten run in all competitions had steadied the ship for the English champions but the underlying issues that persisted during that spell were laid bare in Bournemouth.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

The Trojans’ trajectory, under Enfield’s watch, had steadied considerably since, climbing as high as the Elite Eight in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

Aunty Uju had steadied herself into her new life with a lightness of touch, more consumed by The General himself than by her new wealth.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie