braced
Example Sentences
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Jefferies equities trading analyst Jeffrey Favuzza said he believed investors were focused on whether IBM’s preliminary results are “a harbinger of what we are braced for” with ServiceNow’s and SAP’s results set for next week.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Now, she is braced for the likelihood of higher premiums in 2027, though it isn’t clear how much they will rise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Diana said she was braced for the day Ronaldo announced his international retirement.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
The announcement surprised many in Iran who had been braced for a third successive night of US-strikes after a ceasefire ending the Middle East war began to fray.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
He got aboard, pushed off from the shore with his rudder, and quickly braced it against the nail, holding the handle firmly in his paws.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
