braced
Example Sentences
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Banks have increasingly braced for the threat that stablecoins become widely adopted, especially if crypto firms are able to siphon deposits from banks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Still, investors were braced for flat U.S. sales this year—about 16 million vehicles.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
So in spite of his many disclaimers around the integrity of the forecast, Klement is braced for the tournament kick-off in June.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Buckingham Palace is already braced for the reduction of the Sovereign Grant.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Clare braced his paws on quaking knees, fighting for breath.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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