Example Sentences

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They might have been steeling themselves for some thunder and lightning from the fans.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

I have been steeling myself for a big loss.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2022

"It may come to that; I have been steeling myself all the morning to meet it."

From The Channings by Wood, Henry, Mrs.

You have let Charlie's death and the money loss this search may bring you, crush out all hope, and you have been steeling yourself to give me up; to forget me.

From The Last Stroke a detective story by Lynch, Lawrence L.