brace
Example Sentences
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The closures come as the significant portions of the nation brace for a busy fire season.
From Salon • May 2, 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
Warning lights are flashing to suggest Gadd should brace for impact as his latest story is told, as are early positive reviews.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
The group, which partners with Meta for its smartglasses, should also brace for competition from other tech giants like Google and Apple, Bernstein says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
As its lithe, black body disappears, I brace myself.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling
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