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
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
Tanker driver Baba steeled himself for yet another perilous journey from Ivory Coast to Mali loaded up with desperately needed fuel -- and fear.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
Wesley Yates III wiped the sweat already pouring from his forehead and steeled himself for the 40 brutal minutes to come.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2025
But I kept walking, steeled only by the strength from Olka’s elbow, which I was grasping, less as the part demanded than as a crutch I needed.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
