Examples of “steel” in a Sentence

noun A strong, hard metal made from iron combined with carbon and other elements.

• The bridge was built with reinforced steel beams.
• She bought a set of steel kitchen knives.
• The old factory once made steel for ships and trains.

noun Emotional toughness or determination.

• He showed real steel in facing the diagnosis.
• You need real steel to keep going when things get tough.
• Her calm face hid a core of steel.

verb To mentally prepare oneself for something difficult.

• She steeled herself before delivering the bad news.
• He steeled himself to walk out onto the stage.
• Steel yourself, because the news is not good.