- present participle of brace.
bracing
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Investors aren’t bracing for some shocking development that would cause a market swoon, but they’re unusually concerned about some specific stocks and sectors, according to Citadel Securities strategist Scott Rubner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
In her bracing debut, “Catch the Devil,” Pamela Colloff mounts a convincing case for his innocence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's official wedding plans are tightly under wraps, but New York is bracing to host the celebrity marriage of the year this week at Madison Square Garden.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Now, she’s bracing for more volatility and potential swings in market leadership.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
Brick walls, wooden bracing and support posts, shelves filled with dusty contents.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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