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braces

[brey-siz] / ˈbreɪ sɪz /


NOUN
suspenders
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SINGAPORE—Singapore’s central bank tightened monetary policy settings for the first time in over three years as it braces for the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

A series of yellow wind and snow warnings are set to take effect on Saturday afternoon as the country braces for a blustery Easter weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A new large-scale analysis has identified knee braces, water therapy, and exercise as the most effective non-drug options for managing knee osteoarthritis.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

As the global conflict continues and the industry braces itself for even higher fuel prices, United unveiled a new product this week that it hopes will help boost demand.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

The other girls watched, tongues flicking over their braces, tasting their lipgloss and testing the wind.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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