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HÓDMEZŐVÁSÁRHELY, Hungary—Just off the main square of this picturesque provincial city, a crowd braced against a cold spring wind as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán took the stage for a re-election rally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
I braced for a frustrating day and a high score.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
US figures last week showed growth in the country's services activity cooled last month as companies monitored the higher energy prices and braced for supply chain disruptions.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Scotland is braced for the worst of Storm Dave with high wind warnings in place and the possibility of snow over the Easter weekend.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Climbing into a helicopter for the short flight back to Washington, Eisenhower braced himself for what could be a difficult few days.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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