“It didn’t take him thirty seconds to have a swig of vodka and a hefty sniff before his hands were as steady… — Matthew Bracey Copy Share Image
“These hands are steady enough, but they are large. Had he been a proper pianist - he's dabbled inexpertly - his ten-note… — Ian McEwan Copy Share Image
and for a moment he held out his hands as if to steady himself or as if to bless the ground there… — Cormac McCarthy Copy Share Image