bracing
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WPP shrank its workforce by nearly 9% last year, and staffers are bracing for more cuts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The crisis comes with Asia bracing for a possible return of the El Nino weather phenomenon, which brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” addresses the existential worries of journalists and everyone working across multimedia with bracing honesty.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
Even small actions, such as bracing your core before standing up or taking a step, can create this effect.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
When Jesper looked down, he saw Kaz bracing himself to sling the incinerator doors closed behind them.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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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