bracing
Example Sentences
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She is strong and bracing, and she occasionally brings tears to my eyes.
From Literature
In 1812 the U.S. was bracing for another war with Britain.
Even with markets climbing, a rising VIX implies that traders are bracing for some sort of volatility.
From MarketWatch
“California is once again bracing for intense winter weather, and we’re taking every precaution to keep people safe,” Newsom said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
But he’s bracing for customers to switch soon to shrimp-producing countries with lower tariffs like Ecuador—and domestic American shrimp producers.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.