girdling

Example Sentences

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While software stocks on the list like Zoom, Okta and the Trade Desk have strong numbers, they are girding for a widely expected battle with AI.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Monday has thus become a two-track day — bargaining under intense pressure while girding for a walkout.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

With daylight-saving time set to begin this Sunday, Americans will once again be girding themselves for the “spring forward” ritual of setting their clocks an hour ahead and potentially losing some sleep.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

The U.S. oil giant has cut $15 billion from its structural costs in recent years, girding its balance sheet for times of lower oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

At the camp of Cluny the Scourge, the rat army was girding itself up for war.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques