Historical clue formulations

• Fasten with a belt — 2022-08-28
• Steel (oneself) — 2020-10-23
• Brace — 2018-12-29
• Bind with a belt — 2017-04-29
• Strengthen — 2017-04-20
• Prepare for a struggle — 2017-03-01
• Fortify — 2017-01-22
• Encircle — 2015-07-16
• Encircle with a belt — 2015-06-10
• Encircle — 2015-04-01
• Encircle — 2013-11-18
• Encircle — 2012-04-24
• Bind with a belt — 2010-03-23
• Bind with a band — 2009-04-28
• Encircle — 2008-06-16
• Put a belt on — 2005-11-17
• Surround — 2005-02-13
• Encircle — 2004-10-21
• Encircle — 2003-08-10
• Fasten with a belt — 2003-05-28
• Surround — 2001-09-17
• Surround — 2000-11-19
• Encircle — 2000-08-23
• Surround — 1998-05-31
• Prepare for action — 1997-02-02
• Surround — 1996-04-10
• Brace for trouble — 1995-05-18
• Prepare for action — 1995-01-07
• Encircle — 1994-08-24