Meaning & use
steeling
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Mentally preparing oneself to face something difficult or unpleasant.
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She spent a moment steeling herself before walking into the interview.
He was steeling his nerves for the difficult conversation ahead.
A note on using this word
Steeling is almost always used reflexively, as in 'steeling oneself,' meaning to build up courage or resolve.
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