braces
Example Sentences
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Mom holds up a hand, and Maggie braces herself for a lecture.
From Literature
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
She also had fixed metal braces to her upper and lower teeth.
From BBC
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
JOHANNESBURG—The South African Reserve Bank unanimously decided to maintain its main repo rate at 6.75% on Thursday as it braces for the long-term consequences of the war in Iran.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
