were steeling
- past progressive of steel.
Example Sentences
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Across the country, workers were steeling themselves for months of disruptions to come.
From New York Times ● Jan. 1, 2022
Local businesses, meanwhile, were steeling for different kinds of challenges over inauguration weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2017
The verdict will surprise advocates who were steeling themselves for an acquittal.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 10, 2015
It was as if he were steeling himself for his future as one of the most elusive fugitives in American history.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 27, 2014
Because they were looking at Him, His graciousness, His goodness, and His power, and were steeling themselves against Him, opposing to His grace and tenderness their own obstinate determination.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark by Maclaren, Alexander
