steeling

Example Sentences

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When lenders quietly rewrite the rules of engagement, or demand all-for-one consent before lien subordination, it signals a system steeling itself for impact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

They might have been steeling themselves for some thunder and lightning from the fans.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

I’ve been steeling myself to face an empty nest for months now, but in many ways she is already gone.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

At first, we’re steeling ourselves for an extended skit.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

They approached the door, steeling themselves for admonishment.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman