steadied

Possibly the rain steadied Monarch, or sense came back to him through Jim's voice.

Mates at Billabong 1911

His 16 points in the final term steadied his side's nerves and got them home comfortably to a 103-89 victory.

Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010

His 16 points in the final term steadied his side's nerves and got them home comfortably to a 103-89 victory.

Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010

And as if the sound of his uncle's name steadied him for an instant, Charlie made for the door with an unevenness of gait which would have told the shameful truth if his words had not already done so.

Rose in Bloom 1876

And as if the sound of his uncle's name steadied him for an instant,

Rose In Bloom Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 1876

And as if the sound of his uncle's name steadied him for an instant, Charlie made for the door with an unevenness of gait which would have told the shameful truth if his words had not already done so.

Rose in Bloom Louisa May Alcott 1860

The tories have kind of steadied the brown ship over last 3 weeks - and even if not deliberate, this will win them more votes then a blitz of policies.

Tony Blair: The Next Labour Prime Minister? 2010

The tories have kind of steadied the brown ship over last 3 weeks - and even if not deliberate, this will win them more votes then a blitz of policies.

Tony Blair: The Next Labour Prime Minister? 2010

9. Soul of Nataka steadied on the backside; sixth April 24; sixth here after three money trips at Woodbine; best needed.

NYDN Rss TOM CAVANAGH 2011

"steadied" at their fences, but the pull should not be made nearer the fence than 30 yards.

The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Alice M. Hayes 1873