of/like steel

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: very powerful

He had a grip of/like steel.

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The region was once so dependent on one industry that the decline of steel jobs decimated the area. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 16 Mar. 2026 This includes cleaning solutions such as bleach and tile cleaner, as well as tools like steel wool or scrubbing pads. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026 Underneath, however, Thermal Grizzly found layers of steel plates and then large voids in the packaging—because steel weighs more than aluminum. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026 Other than use abrasive cleaners and tools like steel wool, there are a few other common mistakes to avoid with stainless steel. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of/like steel

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