Fall
Fall verb - To go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily.
Poised
Poised adjective - Marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action.
Nearby Words: poise, poising
Both words in one sentence
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The Empire was poised right then and there to fall, but Emperor Aurelian held it together somehow, and Diocletian split it in two in an effort to prevent a conflict of interest.
Source: Useful Notes / The Roman Empire - The entire plot of the episode is Ozzy and Drix, being the only ones who aren't naturally a part of Hector's body, being the only ones actually aware of the danger poised, and having to kick-start his brain, so he doesn't fall into a coma and die.
Source: Concussions Get You High -
While Whitmer seemed poised for greater things, especially during the feud with CZW, he completely lost his momentum and direction after taking a definitive loss to Jacobs - who went on to be successful as the leader of Age of the Fall.
Source: Wrestling / Ring of Honor
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