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as in gruff
harsh and threatening in manner or appearance
pinned them with a steely gaze and demanded to know what they were doing
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as in grey
of the color gray
steely eyes that are the color of a stormy sky
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It was filled with an equal mix of first-half frustration and second-half steely resolve.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
The flat 30km strip of land sits on the steely Atlantic shore, yet its skies are luminous with colour.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
That steely side bob belongs back on our televisions.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
New Yorkers will also know that great things are often born from strength, solidarity, and steely determination, such as the beloved God’s Love We Deliver organization, which celebrated its Golden Heart Awards at the historic church on Monday evening.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
The flat 30km strip of land sits on the steely Atlantic shore, yet its skies are luminous with colour.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
That steely side bob belongs back on our televisions.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
New Yorkers will also know that great things are often born from strength, solidarity, and steely determination, such as the beloved God’s Love We Deliver organization, which celebrated its Golden Heart Awards at the historic church on Monday evening.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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The dynamic between Callum and tracker Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans), meanwhile, is your classic buddy-cop back-and-forth, with the gruff Callum slowly warming to the disreputable criminal he’s forced to partner up with when Santa gets kidnapped two days before Christmas.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Keaton dove into the part, adjusting his posture and affecting a gruff voice with a hint of New York–ese.Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2024
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This is a grey area, as exploitation requires physical, administrative-level access to a device.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The grey ash trees and their mottled plumage were as one with each other, curving and branching to form a ceiling overhead.Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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This week, Netanyahu’s defense and internal security ministers received an unusually stern letter from the U.S. government threatening to review military assistance if the Israeli government continued to block essential aid from entering the Gaza Strip.David Hodari, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
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The stern letter from the secretary of state and the Pentagon comes amid the worst month for relief efforts since the war began.Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 15 Oct. 2024
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What is the most popular color for a house exterior? Among homeowners painting exterior wall colors, Sargsyan shares that the 2024 US Houzz Outdoor Trends Study found neutrals are the top choice, specifically white (23%), gray (19%) and beige (10%).Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Springsteen wore a red and gray flannel coat, dark blue jeans, dark boots, a gray scarf and black Wayfarer sunglasses.Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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There's no Democrat in the race, technically, as Fischer is fending off a fierce challenge from independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn, a union leader.Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Former President Donald Trump and Harris are locked in fierce competition in Arizona, one of the few swing states in this year's presidential election on Nov. 5.Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Violet donned a black bra and some silver necklaces in the snap, teaming the gothic glam look with a classic dark red lip.Becca Longmire, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Surveillance video from the second incident showed a silver Toyota SUV leaving the parking lot shortly after the shots were fired.Kelly McCleary, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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And besides fears about unsafe living conditions due to mold in homes, the 12-foot-long pile of debris outside his home is a grim reminder of the last five weeks.Solcyré Burga, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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This meticulous preparation paid off, particularly during one of the film’s most harrowing sequences — when the broadcast team receives false information that the hostages have survived, only to later learn the grim truth.Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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Rather than ascending the peak itself, William opted for a more intimate experience along the coastal foothills, a scenic spot known for its sweeping ocean views and rugged terrain.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The materials felt rugged and of excellent quality that will last for years.Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Steely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steely. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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