bracing

Example Sentences

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Indians are bracing for summer, with temperatures expected to cross 45C in some parts of the country.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The gauge was last marked at around 29 points, a level that suggests options traders are bracing for daily moves of around 115 points, or 1.8%, for the S&P 500 over the coming month.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"Our analysis of nearly 10,000 patients reveals that simple, accessible therapies like knee bracing and water-based exercise outperform high-tech options like ultrasound. This could reshape clinical guidelines to focus on safer, lower-cost interventions."

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

This week the Transportation Security Administration is bracing to miss a second full paycheck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

A second passed in which the girl squared her shoulders, as if bracing herself.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray