The operator took another quick look at G-8 and his hand poised on the key.

With his hand poised over the button, he turned back to Donald.

Instantly both of them were on their feet, facing each other, hands poised.

She turned around, the knife in her hands still poised for cutting.

The duke sat with his hands poised over the keys.

She stood there, with her hand poised in front of the window, unable to move.

For a moment she only stared with her hands poised at the top button.

I stop at her door, my hand poised to knock.

She had been just about to begin typing, her hands poised.