bracing
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An uneven rally is just one reason why the Goldman Sachs trading desk is bracing for a pullback after the S&P 500’s ninth record close last week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Anderson, as a team star, was bracing for frequent visits.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
The bond market has been bracing for higher inflation rates, along with higher gas prices, due to an oil-supply shock.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Indians are bracing for summer, with temperatures expected to cross 45C in some parts of the country.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
She wrapped both hands around the neck of the fire extinguisher, bracing her body to swing.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
Vocabulary lists containing bracing
Wintry Words
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"The Witches" by Roald Dahl, Chapters 1–5
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Scythe
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