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steely

[stee-lee] / ˈsti li /










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Far from seeming like a steely leader in a rigorous era, he instead recalls all those gentle, soft, pouty-lipped dreamboats who pop up interchangeably in young-adult soaps on the streaming services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Winocour’s filmmaking itself is as steely as a Parisian’s gaze after you order the last croissant à la pâtisserie.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

That is no longer the case since Ravi, an amiable but steely 58-year-old Harvard graduate, became secretary of the governing board.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

They were creative, entertaining and confident in their thrilling 2-2 draw, and also produced another dose of the steely determination that guided them to their shock result against Spain.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

In a steely voice she told me to read it when I got back to the car.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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