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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.

(..) will collaborate on a plan to extract oil from untapped sites in eastern Siberia. This will then enable a return to a more stable oil market, as well as a stable global economy. Now, in order to make this plan viable - and mitigate any tax burden... ...to the American and Chinese taxpayers, (..)
2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6