stand poised
Frequency: 6.57.4 per million words
To be physically positioned and ready for action.
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- She stood poised for a moment.
- The athlete stood poised at the starting line.
- The company stands poised to launch its new product.
- He stood poised, ready to deliver his speech.
- The city stands poised on the brink of a major transformation.
- A dancer stands poised backstage, awaiting her cue.
- With the economy improving, small businesses stand poised for growth.
- The cat stood poised to pounce on its prey.
- She stands poised to achieve her dreams after years of hard work.
- The government stands poised to announce new policies.