steel-hard

But he didn't know that after you shoved Uncle sense, your sister had obtained mantra-status, this new kind of steel-hard self-identity.

Patricide: A Romance Chris Vola 2012

And it was because, in earlier existences, my spirit had been wrought to steel-hardness by steel-hard experiences.

Chapter 19 2010

The most aggressive Pennsylvania trader was George Croghan, a steel-hard man of the wilderness, land speculator, merchant, and accomplished diplomat who spoke several Indian languages.

George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

The most aggressive Pennsylvania trader was George Croghan, a steel-hard man of the wilderness, land speculator, merchant, and accomplished diplomat who spoke several Indian languages.

George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

And it was because, in earlier existences, my spirit had been wrought to steel-hardness by steel-hard experiences.

Chapter 19 2010

The most aggressive Pennsylvania trader was George Croghan, a steel-hard man of the wilderness, land speculator, merchant, and accomplished diplomat who spoke several Indian languages.

George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

When an experimental generator goes awry, his steel-hard frame is charged with otherworldly energy.

Hero History: Dynamo | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009

The most aggressive Pennsylvania trader was George Croghan, a steel-hard man of the wilderness, land speculator, merchant, and accomplished diplomat who spoke several Indian languages.

George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

All the machismo, swagger and posturing comes from middle-aged chubsters who use guns as a weewee substitute, achieving the steel-hard always dependable

Think Progress » Utah state senator wants to create holiday honoring ‘gun pioneer’ on MLK Day. 2010

She shifted a steel-hard gaze at him, hands gripping the wheel to keep from locking them on his throat.

SILENT TRUTH SHERRILYN KENYON 2010