braces
Example Sentences
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Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.
From Los Angeles Times
He didn’t have any additional braces or wraps on his left leg, but he said he didn’t feel quite 100%.
From Los Angeles Times
Read: Natural-gas prices see ‘historic’ surge as U.S. braces for winter storm.
From MarketWatch
Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a freak heatwave on Tuesday with temperatures set to soar as high as 45C.
From Barron's
Having braces was no problem—not having braces was a problem.
From Literature
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