The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word EQUIPOISES
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does EQUIPOISES mean?
EQUIPOISES verb- To act or make to act as an equipoise.
- To cause to be or stay in equipoise.