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as in confident
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as in braced
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
the disgraced business executive poised herself for the difficult press conference
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as in hovered
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
the falcon poised in the air for an instant before diving to attack its prey
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Recent Examples of poised
Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
But so far, the 1-2 punch of Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones on the outside is looking like a poised and dangerous starting combo.
—Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Following calls to reduce the regulatory burden imposed on businesses, the European Union is poised to reform a series of laws passed under the EU Green Deal that required businesses to address climate change.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Hathaway is Rebecca, a poised and progressive psychologist who joins the staff and instantly seduces Eileen, setting up one hell of a Christmas surprise.
—Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
But so far, the 1-2 punch of Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones on the outside is looking like a poised and dangerous starting combo.
—Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
Verb
Across his 17 healthy contests this season, the six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA honoree seems poised to add to those accolades this year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Following calls to reduce the regulatory burden imposed on businesses, the European Union is poised to reform a series of laws passed under the EU Green Deal that required businesses to address climate change.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But while these global companies appeared confident in their strategies, tariffs could significantly hinder smaller brands.Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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In fact, a 2023 survey by College Pulse found that only 49% of college students feel confident about their career prospects.Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Although on a photo set and far removed from any track and field arena, her frame appears braced to race.Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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The bitcoin price has more than doubled this year as a perfect storm hits the crypto market—with traders now braced for a game-changer this week.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Average temperatures hovered near 60 degrees, roughly four degrees above normal.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
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Unusual phenomena have been linked to the sightings, including a family's report of their car clock changing while a drone hovered overhead.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Even as the weapon appeared to jam, the shooter remained composed, standing over Thompson and firing again before walking away, leaving behind bullet casings inscribed with messages, multiple news outlets reported.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Every scouting report starts with how to contain the 6-foot-7 post, who has become more composed, stronger and better conditioned as a junior.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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The neutral material keeps it from looking like an eye sore and can be expanded for more hanging space as needed.Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2024
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This playful hanging figure will give your trick-or-treaters and guests a laugh instead of a fright.Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2023
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At some campuses, administrators got tough with the protesters, cleared out the sprawling encampments and disciplined or even arrested the student demonstrators who occupied and fortified them.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Doors should be fortified, and homes may have safe rooms designed to be impenetrable.Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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But despite all of these risks, investors seem largely unperturbed, with the S&P 500 Index setting another record just this week.Royce Branning, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2024
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Many share her unperturbed attitude at Beth Juliana, a residential complex with some 100 apartments and some 200 residents that was established in 1979 by and for olim, or immigrants, from the Netherlands.Canaan Lidor, Sun Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
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Patrick then floated the idea of the film being ready to release on Fourth of July weekend.J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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One longtime league executive believes that was a sign the Bears at least have floated the idea internally.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Poised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poised. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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