Sentence examples for on poised from inspiring English sources

As a result, anger and resentment over the care-funding system has continued to grow and the government is now, a decade on, poised to issue a green paper on options for reform.

Inducible plasmids fully complemented Δ imcH mutants for Fe(III) reduction, Mn(IV) oxide reduction, and growth on poised electrodes.

He is bullish on companies poised to capitalize on rising consumer demand in the developing world.

Our phones — and now tablets — are always on and poised for action.

For several days, 3,000 troops near Kabul have been on alert, poised for a show of force against Mr. Zadran.

After winning the first day of sweeps on April 26th, GMA stands poised on the edge of winning the entire sweeps rating period on May 23rd.

But if, on paper, it seems poised on the edge of self-parody, these dishes resolve themselves brilliantly on the palate.

The Guardian's Matthew Fort declares, "If, on paper, it seems poised on the edge of self-parody, these dishes resolve themselves brilliantly on the palate".

A visitor's eyes go from one to another of the striking objects poised on pedestals.

On this January morning, with Marr's fate poised on a knife edge, the family had telephoned for an ambulance.

Poised on the rocking chair -- which, at one point, becomes something of a boat -- the couple sway back and forth.