steeling

Example Sentences

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The challenge of steeling Taiwan against a blockade starts with energy, in particular the liquefied natural gas used to generate nearly half of Taiwan’s electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Parents spend months steeling themselves to face an empty nest.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025

And with the advanced warning, their fans globally had been steeling themselves for this moment.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2023

At first, we’re steeling ourselves for an extended skit.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

I say nothing, steeling my expression to blankness.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland