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stable

noun: a building in which domestic animals are sheltered and fed
noun: a building in which horses are kept, fed, and cared for
verb: to put or keep (a horse) in a stable
verb: to put or keep in a stable
adjective: in a good state or condition that is not easily changed or likely to change
adjective: firmly established
sometimes used in the plural form 'stables' especially to mean a place where horses are kept for riding lessons
synonyms: fixed, constant, strong

('US') She is 'in stable condition' after suffering multiple injuries. = ('Brit') She is 'in a stable condition' after suffering multiple injuries.
A new model will be added to the car company's 'stable' of sedans.
There have been three winners from his 'stable' this season.

(..) I'll have plenty of time for you. Perhaps I'll marry, too. You're the kennel master's daughter. Who are you going to marry, the stable keeper's son? You're mine. You're not going anywhere. Unless I have to listen to more of your jealousy. (..)
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