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After conducting the first interview, Kotb said "there was a desperation and steeliness about Savannah", but that Savannah was hopeful that someone with relevant information about her mother's whereabouts would come forward.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

There is a defiance and steeliness to the prime minister; with this performance, he reminded his internal critics just who it was who won that whopping majority in the election 15 months ago.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

She delicately balances steeliness and vulnerability to deliver a heartrending performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

As in her best performances — “Passing,” “Sylvie’s Love” and “Little Woods” — Thompson delivers a mix of warmth and steeliness here.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2024

More than anything, I wanted them to be strong, to have a certain steeliness, the kind that would keep them upright and forward moving, no matter what.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama