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Meanings of steadying in English

Steadying.

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Usage of steadying in English
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Financials were the outliers, anchoring the market and steadying the major indices.
Reuters
2
The gains were modest though, pointing to a steadying yet sluggish economy.
Reuters
3
The flying-jib is to be set to assist in steadying the motion.
The Illustrated London Reading Book
4
Michael's restraining hand became a steadying one, his voice sharpening with concern.
Skin Game
5
He tripped and felt the bony, steadying hand, heard the whispering voice.
In the King's name
6
Trust was the common thread, steadying each of them on the ice.
Watcher of the Dead
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This period showed a gradual steadying of belief in his own writing.
The Guardian
8
He crept into the house, steadying himself by sliding along the wall.
Sympathy for the devil
9
He advanced into the middle of the room, and steadying his voice:-
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Vol...
10
Then the steadying purposes appear partly because the pleasure of indulgence passes.
The Foundations of Personality
11
Nynaeve rode forward beside the Aes Sedai, steadying her with a hand.
To the blight: the eye of the world
12
One by one he mounted the steps, steadying himself with the saber.
The Puppet Crown
13
Smiling slightly, a soldier stood behind him, steadying him on the steps.
Reuters
14
But already the girl had risen, steadying herself with the bow paddle.
Stories from Everybody's Magazine
15
He paused at the sideboard finally and poured himself a steadying drink.
The Auction Block
16
As his voice cracked, Dante clapped a steadying hand on his shoulder.
Darkness revealed
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Steadying through the time
Steadying across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common