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steel

[steel] / stil /


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Ms. Frizzle often shrank her steel steed and its occupants to microscopic sizes so they could explore places they’d never seen.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

"This could be the new frontier technology, in the same way that coal and steel were at the forefront of industrial transformation."

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

And it was not until the 1990s that her vivid patterns, bold floral shapes and shiny steel orbs hit the mainstream, later providing the backdrop to countless selfies.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

Canada said levies of 50% will affect steel and aluminum products that were previously subject to a 25% tariff, along with furniture and clothing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

General Power walked through another set of steel doors into SAC’s cutting-edge command center.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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

Decades ago, scientists observed that some steels performed better when heat treated in the presence of a magnetic field, but the explanations at the time were largely theoretical.

From Science Daily Jan. 26, 2026

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

A nervous industry steels itself for more upheaval.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2023

She steels herself, takes the pillow from her head.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

Scott Mandel steeled himself to fundraise $60,000 for a student trip to Washington, D.C.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 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

The annihilation of George Armstrong Custer and the larger part of his Seventh Cavalry steeled the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 31, 2025

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

When the tiger accepted them, the great teeth closing near his fingers, Marcus steeled himself not to snatch his hand away.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

When lenders quietly rewrite the rules of engagement, or demand all-for-one consent before lien subordination, it signals a system steeling itself for impact.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 27, 2025

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

From BBC Jul. 15, 2025

But now Thomas stood with his right toe on the stripe, steeling himself for two of the biggest free throws of USC’s season to date.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2025

Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America.

From Seattle Times Mar. 22, 2024

He’s pushing down so hard on the chair, I fear it’s going to break, I’m steeling myself for the crack.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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