braced
Example Sentences
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The UK is braced for its fifth heatwave of the year this week, as persistent dry weather puts further pressure on water supplies and could see more areas declared in drought.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Thousands of Spaniards evacuated from huge wildfires returned home on Wednesday while in France firefighters braced for worsening conditions in their own battle with raging flames.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Meanwhile, "UK fire crews braced for wildfires" the paper adds, "as fourth heatwave looms this week".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
U.S. stocks were little changed Wednesday as oil prices extended gains and investors braced for a wave of major earnings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
She braced one hand on the tree and pushed her chest up.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
