steeled
Example Sentences
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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
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
Driving west, I’d steeled myself for two classic L.A. clichés: seismic earthquakes and shallow people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2026
Finally he steeled himself to read the final rule again.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
