brace
Example Sentences
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The Brazilian is a big-game player, too, scoring twice against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium in the last 16 and grabbing another brace in the Madrid derby win over Atletico before the international break.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Germany's beleaguered state railway operator Deutsche Bahn said Friday its losses widened last year and warned passengers to brace for less-than-perfect service for years to come.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
So should investors brace for a rapid shift to semiannual reporting?
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
The kind of bite where your lips pull back, your teeth barely touch the thing, and you brace for impact.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
If it was the same, at least I would know what to expect—and if I knew, I’d be able to brace myself for the worst of it.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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