Example Sentences

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Instead, they focused on the notion that they were steadying the ship, making adjustments and trying to find ways to help Mr. DeSantis spread his message.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2023

Prices for dollar bonds in Adani Group companies were steadying in Asia trade on Wednesday after last week's rout.

From Reuters • Feb. 1, 2023

But Mr. Letterman also noted that, for him, Mr. Kalter and his music director, Paul Shaffer, were steadying influences.

From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2021

I saw him reach and take hold of the buckboard with one hand as if he were steadying himself.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

The homely tasks were steadying the strained nerves, but every time the wind rattled the doors the girl started.

From Janet of the Dunes by Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa)