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Jerry Roberts, who’s followed Feinstein’s career for nearly 50 years, says adversity has steeled her against pressure to retire amid doubts about her capability.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2023

OReilly’s former work in glitch art has steeled him for any potential errors.

From The Verge • Aug. 18, 2021

NETANYAHU: And before the people of Israel entered the land of Israel, Moses gave us a message that has steeled our resolve for thousands of years.

From Time • Mar. 3, 2015

Laviolette said he believes overcoming a season full of adversity has steeled the gritty Flyers for their post-season charge and prepared them for the challenge that lies ahead.

From Reuters • May 26, 2010

It has steeled the heart of Germany's enemies.

From England and the War by Raleigh, Walter Alexander, Sir