stability
noun
sta·bil·i·ty
stə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural stabilities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable: such as
a
: the strength to stand or endure : firmness
b
: the property of a body that causes it when disturbed from a condition of equilibrium or steady motion to develop forces or moments that restore the original condition
c
: resistance to chemical change or to physical disintegration
2
: residence for life in one monastery
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Anushree Jain, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The Dixon Injury Firm understands that an injury can turn your life upside down, impacting your physical and emotional well-being, as well as your financial stability.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
The news conference followed a virtual meeting on Monday in which Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to deepen cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting regional stability.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Both parties must fully implement this agreement, as a stepping stone toward lasting stability in the region and a diplomatic resolution of the conflict.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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stability
noun
sta·bil·i·ty
stə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural stabilities
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable
emotional stability
chemical stability
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