be poised

Examples (10)

• The dancer was poised at the edge of the stage, ready to begin.
• He was poised to make a significant announcement about the company's future.
• The country is poised for rapid economic growth in the coming years.
• She was poised and elegant as she accepted the award.
• With the ball in her hand, the player was poised for a perfect shot.
• The team is poised on the brink of victory after a strong performance.
• After years of hard work, he is finally poised to achieve his dreams.
• The bird was poised on a branch, its wings slightly spread.
• Investors are poised to react to the latest market figures.
• The company was poised for an aggressive expansion into new markets.