brace
Example Sentences
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Many involved in the process are bracing for a messy amendment process Thursday, featuring proposals to expand and restrict rewards.
Wall Street is bracing for a more cautious outlook when it comes to this year.
From Barron's
Investors, importers and others who had braced for a ruling on Wednesday morning were left disappointed, just as they were last Friday.
From MarketWatch
She is strong and bracing, and she occasionally brings tears to my eyes.
From Literature
“It wasn’t pleasant. It wasn’t great. We’ll see what it is,” said Stafford, who was not wearing a brace or splint.
From Los Angeles Times
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