brace
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The phrase “more modern ways of thinking” may curdle the blood of the reader, who may brace for Ms. Lutz to inculpate her subject in matters of race, class and gender.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The 28-year-old picked up the injury in the first half of Arsenal's 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday and was seen leaving London Stadium in a knee brace.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
So investors need to brace themselves for Wednesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
“I was really just trying to brace for the contact with Sengun and we both are sweaty guys,” Ayton said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
"Get yourself a back brace, and I'll see you in the morning."
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
Vocabulary lists containing brace
"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling
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"The Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry
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