steels
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
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