steeled
Example Sentences
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He was steeled for his first shot at a major title, ready to end a 23-year drought for American men at Grand Slam tournaments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Scott Mandel steeled himself to fundraise $60,000 for a student trip to Washington, D.C.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
In particular, he steeled himself during a third round when he kept missing fairways but managed to save par after par.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Belfast steeled itself Wednesday for a second night of violence directed at immigrants in Northern Ireland, unrest that authorities say is being stoked by far-right activists on social media.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Bruce steeled himself and stood, picking up his briefcase.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
