steeling

Example Sentences

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Steeling your spine for these times requires looking outward at the market rather than inward at your own portfolio.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2022

Steeling himself for his best friend’s demise and for the pain of that friend’s family in the aftermath.

From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2020

Steeling our resolve—this time, really, we mean it—is, of course, a lot different than putting steel on target.

From Time • Jun. 13, 2016

Steeling himself, he lowered his legs over the edge of the bed until the soles of his feet touched the floor.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 21, 2013

Steeling my nerves, I retrieved the sponge from the porcelain basin at my side.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros