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steeling

  • present participle
    of steel.
    steel
    noun
    any of various modified forms of iron, artificially produced, having a carbon content less than that of pig iron and more than that of wrought iron, and having qualities of hardness, elasticity, and strength varying according to composition and heat treatment: generally categorized as having a high, medium, or low-carbon content.

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Nations are steeling for a disappointing report card at this month's UN biodiversity summit, with governments falling short on their commitments to protect the plants, animals and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

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

Mr. Wertman senses “a system steeling itself for impact.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 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

He’s pushing down so hard on the chair, I fear it’s going to break, I’m steeling myself for the crack.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins