steeling
Example Sentences
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The challenge of steeling Taiwan against a blockade starts with energy, in particular the liquefied natural gas used to generate nearly half of Taiwan’s electricity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
They might have been steeling themselves for some thunder and lightning from the fans.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2025
I’ve been steeling myself to face an empty nest for months now, but in many ways she is already gone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024
At first, we’re steeling ourselves for an extended skit.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
I remember, though, how she would stand right here for a moment, squaring her shoulders, steeling herself.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
