stabilise

Definitions

Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of stabilize.

UK, alt-of, nonstandard

Equivalents

Examples

“Cristiana Paşca Palmer, the executive secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, said the destruction of the world’s biggest rainforest was a grim reminder that a fresh approach⟳ needed to stabilise the climate and prevent⟳ ecosystems from declining to a point⟳ of no return⟳, with dire consequences for humanity.”

“Network Rail doesn't expect⟳ the line through Carmont to open⟳ for around a month, as it faces the mammoth task of recovering the two power cars and four coaches from ScotRail's wrecked train⟳, repairing bridge 325, stabilising earthworks around the landslip, and replacing the track.”

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