“Some methods require the chin to steady the instrument, while others require the left hand to lend support to the violin.”

“He took another shivering breath and tried to steady his nerves.”

“Sliding contact between the work piece and its support should be avoided, and the use of roller steadies and running centres is recommended.”

“It is at times the rudder that steadies and guides the ship of state captained by the Government.”

“He muscles the log toward the opposite bank, crouches atop a slick boulder, and steadies the log.”

“He had, by now, stood up, but his lanky limbs were still lax as his back steadied itself against the wall.”

“However, the brand has steadied and increased its market share over the past two years.”

“It seems remarkable that the arrival of such an instinctive, unpredictable character results in the ship being steadied.”

“He stood and wavered on his feet before steadying himself and offering his hand.”

“He just leant towards her, steadying himself with one hand, and wrapping the other round her waist.”

“I smiled to myself as a pair of strong arms encircled my waist, steadying me and holding on tightly.”