steeled
Example Sentences
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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
While traditional defense companies often have very long development cycles and take years to expand production, manufacturers steeled in the fiercely competitive automotive market are able to scale up quickly, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
The death of the provision was celebrated by conservationists as well as recreation advocates, including hunters and anglers, even as they steeled themselves for an ongoing fight over federal lands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2025
Mexico and Canada, those countries have been spared an arduous qualifying competition — tense games that would have steeled them for the tournament ahead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2025
The machine droned, and I knew definitely that they were discussing me and steeled myself for the shocks, but was blasted nevertheless.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
