steady
adjective
firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium.
Example Sentences
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Many of the biggest law firms have been intensely focused on courting and retaining private-equity clients, who tend to provide a steadier stream of work than big corporations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
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
I sink down onto the concrete next to him, mostly because being closer to the ground makes me feel steadier.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
