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Democrats want their leaders to fight, and as a leader in the battle against Texas redistricting that unfolded over the summer, Talarico showed he can be steely when necessary.

“We have to have steely resolve,” conservative political strategist Steve Bannon said on his show “War Room,” before adding, “Charlie Kirk is a casualty of war. We are at war in this country. We are.”

Reem's eyes filled with tears - a rare break in her steely composure.

Victory would surely put them in an impregnable qualifying position, but there was a steely confidence about coach Stojkovic when he addressed the media, along with Milenkovic, here on Monday.

Her steely determination helped her brush off such a brutal defeat, as well as making her a fearsome opponent.