braced

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Folk in government are braced for the inevitable awkwardness of exchanges that they had assumed at the time would be forever private being catapulted into the light of day.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

They have been braced for a big summer, starting conversations with several players in January, with the view to boosting the squad at the end of the season.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

As Iran braced for conflict with the U.S., a key regime financier built a secret payment network to keep money flowing to its military forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The rest of the city also saw a beefed up police presence, with offices, businesses and schools braced for shutdown orders.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

She braced one hand on the tree and pushed her chest up.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret