steeled

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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

While traditional defense companies often have very long development cycles and take years to expand production, manufacturers steeled in the fiercely competitive automotive market are able to scale up quickly, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Determined not to be blindsided a second time, I steeled myself for the return of this relentless specter in 2024.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2024

I steeled myself for a surprise attack, but none came.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs