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steadying

  • present participle of steady.

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The chip maker appeared to be steadying after the semiconductor-sector selloff.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

But while Martin O'Neill's steadying presence has kept Celtic in the hunt in the title race and Scottish Cup, questions about next season simmer in the background.

From BBC May 6, 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

The index for employment fell into negative territory for the first time since June, but points to steadying employment, the survey said.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

I retied the plastic bag to a back belt loop, rolled my sleeves up, took a steadying breath, and started.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer