braced
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Freeman braced himself on his right side, which took the brunt of the impact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Russian capital braced Wednesday for a possible fresh wave of fuel shortages as drivers queued nervously to fill up tanks after recent Ukrainian strikes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Meanwhile, "UK fire crews braced for wildfires" the paper adds, "as fourth heatwave looms this week".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
U.S. stocks were little changed Wednesday as oil prices extended gains, while investors braced for a wave of major earnings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
A long, thick handle was braced by a heavy bar; two heavy rings, like the links of a great chain, were set in either side.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
