steel
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El Mansouri has rejected her portrayal as an "iron woman", telling Pam's magazine in 2021: "I am neither a woman of steel nor iron... I am a free activist."
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
President Trump and executives from Mesabi Metallics unveiled a plan to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa, the WSJ’s Bob Tita and Alex Leary write.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Like thousands of other residents of Zaporizhzhia, Denys Maksyshko has spent years working for local steel factory Zaporizhstal.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
"Today we're thrilled to announce that Mesabi Metallics will be building the largest steel plant in American history in the great state of Iowa," Trump said in the Oval Office.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Gertrustein had said that Sam had a mind like a steel trap.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
However, firms said that some steels that they need would be affected by the tariffs, but are not able to be bought from the UK.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
For conventional stainless steels, however, this protection has an important limit.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Fourth-quarter shipments in special steels are expected to be somewhat lower compared to the previous quarter, with stable prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2025
A nervous industry steels itself for more upheaval.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
She steels herself, takes the pillow from her head.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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
He was steeled for his first shot at a major title, ready to end a 23-year drought for American men at Grand Slam tournaments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 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 steeled herself and stepped into the woods.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
He wanted to make sure the practice had that bit more on it, something that is important when steeling your mind and reactions to go out and play at the highest level.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
When lenders quietly rewrite the rules of engagement, or demand all-for-one consent before lien subordination, it signals a system steeling itself for impact.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
But now Thomas stood with his right toe on the stripe, steeling himself for two of the biggest free throws of USC’s season to date.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2025
Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
I could feel her steeling herself, trying to pull her pain inside.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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