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steels

British  
/ stiːlz /

plural noun

  1. stock exchange shares and bonds of steel companies

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Back home in Elk Grove, Calif., Yip steels herself in the parking lot before braving the chaos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

It is often used in the production of cast iron and stainless steels as well as some paint pigments, biofuels and solar panels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

The researchers anticipate their method can be applied to other 3D-printed metals, such as stainless steels, titanium and high-entropy alloys, or any material system with a crystal structure.

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2023

The unanimous vote cemented his dominance, as Xi steels China for an era of superpower rivalry and seeks to revive a battered economy.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2023

She steels herself, takes the pillow from her head.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti