He felt that she was living up to the barest letter of the law in fulfilling their contract, and because of it he Steeled himself against her sufferings.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine
However, she reminded herself of the great and ultimate object of the part she was playing and Steeled her heart.
"The Son of his Father"
Ridgwell Cullum
But it is true that locusts are comparatively rare in Egypt; so that while the meaning of the threat would be appreciated, familiarity would not have Steeled them against it.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick