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steely

[stee-lee] / ˈsti li /










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She softens the character’s steely edges, turning a proud and almost rapacious woman into a mere doting mom.

From The Wall Street Journal

Simon, a 10-time world champion, had already shown her steely resolve when she returned to the team after being dropped for five months in 2023 after the scandal first appeared in the media.

From Barron's

"This is a self-reliant character who outwits those trying to exploit her with silent grit and steely determination. Momin slipped into this feminist folklore with quiet understanding."

From BBC

I don’t know if his eyes are steely and upset, or if they’re warm and inviting.

From Literature

The steely husks stood sentinel over unfathomable loss for weeks or months until they were towed away and sold as scrap.

From Los Angeles Times