Galvanised

All the books that pretend to amuse in our day come, in fact, either under that category, which you except against, 'the extravagant, clown-jesting sort,' or still worse, under that of what I should call the galvanised-death's-head-grinning sort. ❋ Unknown (1883)

The close call galvanised the batsmen and frustrated the fielding team but the Australians refocused to ensure the rest of the afternoon was a real arm wrestle. ❋ Marcus Wilson At Adelaide Oval (2009)

I would here also recommend that "galvanised" be used instead of the common "annealed" wire (never use "hard" wire) for all purposes, excepting for large animals. ❋ Montagu Browne (N/A)

Sir John's face wore a tense expression -- a kind of galvanised smile. ❋ Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch (1903)

Although US General David Petraeus said he was "galvanised" by the claim, few analysts take it seriously. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sir Alex Ferguson had waxed lyrical in the build-up to this contest about how Sunday's dramatic late winner against Aston Villa had "galvanised" his club. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Although US General David Petraeus said he was 'galvanised' by the claim, The Observer said in the article, few analysts take the threat seriously.

The emergence of COPE, a party headed by former ANC chairperson Mosieua Lekota and former Gauteng premier Mbhazima Shilowa, had "galvanised" the ANC. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Note that he is not calling for the public to be "galvanised" into debating the wider issue - lawmaking powers for the Welsh Assembly. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Paul Murphy is calling for the Welsh public to be "galvanised" into debating the issue. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Uganda Baati manufactures a wide range of roofing products such as galvanised sheets, aluminium zinc base sheets, max-covers and versatile products. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Boss Mick McCarthy said the shock goal "galvanised" the opposition and he was extremely proud of his players, who won the game 2-1. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"galvanised" by manager Neil Warnock after going into administration in Sunday's FA Cup fifth round clash at Selhurst Park. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Asked if Bridge's experience had "galvanised" Manchester City, the striker told Sky Sports: "You guys (the media) make a lot more of it you know. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Italian will most likely be gone before we learn whether the £50m Fernando Torres would be galvanised if he had a pre-season in which to work with the manager. ❋ Unknown (2011)

People crave European success then get in it and don't take it as an achievement," said Dalglish who denied that the prospect of European football had galvanised his team." ❋ Unknown (2011)

Starved of a major champion in the decade following Tony Jacklin's successes in 1969 and 1970, British and continental players and administrators, galvanised by John Jacobs, paved the way for a united European Tour, thus providing a structure for fresh players to emerge. ❋ Unknown (2011)

We drank rainwater funnelled by guttering from the house roof into a galvanised iron tank. ❋ Unknown (2009)