bracing
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Households are experiencing a rise in fuel prices, and bracing themselves for higher energy and food bills because of the war in Iran disrupting supply chains.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
California authorities were bracing Saturday for a leak or explosion that could send toxic vapors into the air after efforts to contain a damaged chemical tank made little headway.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Glatzer: I love that it was coming out of his mouth, these truths about how this world operates, and the bracing honesty with which he speaks to the Silicon Valley community.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
“When both rise together, traders may be paying up for protection even as they chase upside — a sign the market is bracing for expanded volatility,” he wrote.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Brick walls, wooden bracing and support posts, shelves filled with dusty contents.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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