The king,while being viewed as above politics, has played a stabilizing role over the years in Thailand's often fractious political climate.

VOA: standard.2009.09.21

The president pointed to stabilizing consumer spending and home sales, declining unemployment claims and an eroding number of job losses.

VOA: standard.2009.05.09

Political commentators say peaceful, free and fair elections in 2011 are essential in stabilizing a country in danger of sliding into anarchy.

VOA: standard.2009.08.22

He urged accelerated training and equipping of Afghan security forces, saying that,ultimately, the Afghan people must take the lead in stabilizing their country.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

But some tribal leaders say they are the best hope for stabilizing the violent region.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

"While parts of our economy are clearly stabilizing, with the Dow Jones over 10,000 again, it is clear that other parts of the economy are still struggling.

VOA: standard.2009.12.05

The early emphasis was on stabilizing the faltering economy and pushing health-care reform.

VOA: standard.2009.12.29