steeled
Example Sentences
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Scott Mandel steeled himself to fundraise $60,000 for a student trip to Washington, D.C.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 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
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
Determined not to be blindsided a second time, I steeled myself for the return of this relentless specter in 2024.
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2024
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
