bracing

Example Sentences

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Nancy and Jonathan, at one point, are bracing for imminent death and find themselves having this touching and tender moment, sharing confessions and hard truths.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, for those who complain that movies are too pat and formulaic, “Marty Supreme” is mostly a bracing tonic—pungent, wild and weird.

From The Wall Street Journal

Americans bracing for higher prices likely wanted to get their holiday shopping done by early fall, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was already bracing for a 25% premium increase because his teen son now has a learner’s permit.

From MarketWatch

Southern California is bracing for record rainfall this week, with forecasters predicting five straight days of precipitation through the holiday.

From Los Angeles Times