tooled

Example Sentences

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Even if Congress voted the funds tomorrow for 10,000 new interceptors, the metal and the gas would still have to be found, the workforce trained, and the production lines tooled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

He tooled around cheerfully in a used car given to him by an old friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025

Ukraine's factories have tooled up to make equipment to help keep the sappers safer.

From Reuters • Aug. 3, 2023

Hearts have tooled up for their first group-stage venture since 2004 with a recruitment drive that includes bringing Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland back from Belgium.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2022

It was bound in dark brown tooled leather, and the frontispiece was a painting of a fairy woman, elegant and pale, wearing a beautiful golden gown.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo