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Some residents were steeling themselves to go back into their homes, uncertain of where to begin.

From New York Times • Aug. 22, 2021

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