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comparative more poised, superlative most poised
Possessing poise, having self-confidence. examples
Ready, prepared. quotations examples
A free-kick from Matthew Etherington caused more confusion on the stroke of half-time but Mehmet Aurelio was able to hook the ball clear with Cameron Jerome poised to strike.
2011 September 29, Tom Rostance, “Stoke 2 - 1 Besiktas”, in BBC Sport
Balanced, in position, equilibrium quotations examples
The Titanic stands on end, poised briefly for the plunge.
1934 January, Hanson W. Baldwin, “R. M. S Titanic”, in Harper's Magazine, page 176
simple past and past participle of poise examples