- present participle of steel.
steeling
Example Sentences
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Nations are steeling for a disappointing report card at this month's UN biodiversity summit, with governments falling short on their commitments to protect the plants, animals and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Mr. Wertman senses “a system steeling itself for impact.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
They might have been steeling themselves for some thunder and lightning from the fans.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2025
But now Thomas stood with his right toe on the stripe, steeling himself for two of the biggest free throws of USC’s season to date.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2025
My parents remained in their seats, steeling themselves.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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