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steeled

ADJECTIVE
armed
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Whether because of his renewed focus, or because of a desire among players to make amends, it steeled the group to make history.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

I understood that it was not culturally acceptable in Russia to confront an older person of authority, so I steeled myself.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

As Gulf allies brace for more retaliation, energy markets steeled themselves for another economic hit, and traffic through the strait is once again stalling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Belfast steeled itself Wednesday for a second night of violence directed at immigrants in Northern Ireland, unrest that authorities say is being stoked by far-right activists on social media.

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

She stopped crying, almost too quickly, I thought, wiped her eyes and steeled herself.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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