| After a sharp jump upward in April 2003, the index stabilized and then strengthened further toward the end of the year. | 
| In addition to being held together by ligaments, synovial joints are also stabilized by the muscles around the joints. | 
| Shortly after liftoff, the number three Wright radial experienced a momentary surge in power but then stabilized. | 
| Periodically he will have the bone spur radiographed to see if the condition remains stabilized or worsens. | 
| The rubbish tips have been stabilized by unloading earth over the sides of the ravine to form wedge-like slopes, recalling the tumbling debris. | 
| The real has stabilized at its June 2002 level of less than 3 reals to the dollar, and investors are once again looking south. |