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Term: Steel oneself against

Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb

Sense 1: To prepare mentally or emotionally to face a challenging situation or adversity.

Example sentence: Before giving his presentation, John had to steel himself against the nervousness that threatened to overwhelm him.

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Sense 2: To resist or fortify oneself against something undesirable or difficult.

Example sentence: Despite the criticism, she managed to steel herself against the negative comments and continued pursuing her dreams.

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Sense 3: To prepare oneself mentally for a potential negative outcome or disappointment.

Example sentence: Knowing the competition would be fierce, she had to steel herself against the possibility of not getting the job she had applied for.

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Sense 4: To brace or toughen oneself to handle a physical challenge or pain.

Example sentence: Before attempting the challenging hike, she had to steel herself against the exhaustion and physical strain it would entail.

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