cold steel
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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One place where his demeanor takes a serious turn is the weight room, cold steel never smiling back.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025
Tentacular growths begin to invade the offshore structure, shimmering with oily iridescence against the rig’s dull, cold steel.
From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024
In an interesting twist on the usual romantic stories, it was cold steel which brought them together.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2022
She watched from a cold steel bench, and for a moment, thought of the unknown that awaited her on the other side.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2021
He tightened his grip on the cold steel handle.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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