brace
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Too high and investors should brace for disappointment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
“I was really just trying to brace for the contact with Sengun and we both are sweaty guys,” Ayton said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Executives hoping for a sympathetic hearing for underwhelming numbers this earnings season are likely to receive short shrift and might have to brace for a stock tumble.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
“In this case, energy markets and economies around the world need to brace for significant disruptions in the months to come.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
He put on a back brace and attached a pouch to his leg to catch his own urine.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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