Example Sentences

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The cold continues and I am braving temperatures of minus fifteen.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

Perhaps you think that I am braving you in what I am saying now, as in what I said before about the tears and prayers.

From Apology by Jowett, Benjamin

I’ll be happy every day to think I am braving the dangers my boy has braved before me.

From In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism by Stables, Gordon

You may remain here, where you will have an easy part to play, in making yourself agreeable to the fair Rosarita, while I am braving the perils of this unknown frontier.

From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne

You judge of him by seeing how heroic I am braving my aunt’s wrath!

From A Dog with a Bad Name by Reed, Talbot Baines