braces
Example Sentences
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Barbara Kepner recalled that the last day she saw her granddaughter alive, the teenager had complained about her braces bothering her.
From BBC
The Israeli military has said it is ready for any scenario, as the country braces itself for a possible response to the two assassinations.
From BBC
But Izaac Wang’s performance of this tortured teenage soul — so young, still in braces — is a sensitive expression of the insecurity Chris feels around others and anxiety about how he will be perceived.
From Los Angeles Times
He lets out an enthusiastic chuckle as he braces for impact.
From Los Angeles Times
The latest broken records come as the western United States braces for a significant heat wave beginning this week that could see temperatures soar into the triple digits.
From Los Angeles Times
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