gird

Example Sentences

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For Jones and his salvation army it's a day to gird the loins and fight back.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Doing so would help investors gird against volatility that might follow.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

Then gird your loins, because this isn’t a drink for the delicate.

From New York Times • Dec. 16, 2022

He has partnered with lawmakers across the aisle on legislation such as funding for health facilities for Native Americans and to improve energy infrastructure to gird for extreme weather events.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2022

‘At least we may yet be avenged. Let us gird ourselves and weep no more! Come! We have a long road, and much to do.’

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien