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[steel] / stil /


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According to Izmir's governor, the blast was caused by an overhead crane that collapsed into a large industrial furnace used during the liquid steel casting process.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

Conversely, removing trade protections on America’s steel mills and other key industries won’t solve disrupted oil shipping.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Flat steel shipments in Europe rose from a quarter earlier, contrary to normal seasonal patterns, ArcelorMittal said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Instead of the formal post-midterms remarks that previous presidents have made, the 80-year-old announced that he was there to sign the final steel beam going into the roof of his $400 million pride and joy.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

He always sat like he’d attached a steel pole to his spine, but it was even worse now.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

The European market for standard steels remained cautious and import volumes increased ahead of new trade measures, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Fourth-quarter shipments in special steels are expected to be somewhat lower compared to the previous quarter, with stable prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2025

His government imposed duties in May targeting China's electric cars, solar panels and steels.

From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2024

It can be applied to other metals and alloys, such as steels and aluminum alloys, and drastically facilitates elucidating the microscopic hydrogen-material interactions, which could be further investigated through simulations.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 19, 2023

Scoob steels himself and heads in what he hopes to the high heavens, as Dad likes to say when he’s being more over the top than usual, is the right direction.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

Whether because of his renewed focus, or because of a desire among players to make amends, it steeled the group to make history.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

I understood that it was not culturally acceptable in Russia to confront an older person of authority, so I steeled myself.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

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

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

He steeled himself for a blow, but it didn’t come.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

Nations are steeling for a disappointing report card at this month's UN biodiversity summit, with governments falling short on their commitments to protect the plants, animals and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Mr. Wertman senses “a system steeling itself for impact.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025

Parents spend months steeling themselves to face an empty nest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2025

He takes several deep breaths, steeling himself, then walks slowly up to the stump.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2025

After glancing once at this portrait, Professor McGonagall made an odd movement as though steeling herself, then rounded the desk to look at Harry, her face taut and lined.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling


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