brace

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U.S. stock-index futures reversed early losses on Sunday as the market braced for more volatility in oil prices this week, with the conflict with Iran threatening to escalate further.

From The Wall Street Journal

And investors are bracing for what could be a painful leg lower this week.

From MarketWatch

Some oil executives say they are bracing for a prolonged period of high oil prices that may boost their profits in the short term but could ultimately damage the industry and the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

It plans to replace the timber work and deck bracing, as well as refurbish the ironwork and masonry to maintain it as a crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.

From BBC

And investors are bracing for what could be a painful leg lower next week.

From MarketWatch