Rev. Lloyd had emerged as a steadying force and contrast to Barr.

While the governments claim they are a steadying force, their repression is creating instability.

Mike has been such a steadying force for us.

The infantry provided a steadying force if they could mass compactly enough to stand against cavalry charges.

If the 38-year-old Glavine can stay healthy, he could be one of the steadying forces on an unpredictable team.

For decades the very durability of Arab leaders has been a steadying force in one of the world's most volatile regions.

She gained reputation "as one of the powerful and steadying forces on the 15-member council."

"I keep him in there a lot just so we have a steadying force," Yaralian said.

Pendleton, 31 years old, has been the Braves' steadying force.

The youngsters already there had gotten to a point where they too were a steadying, calming force.