brave
adjective
possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance.
braving
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present participleof brave.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But either way, there’s no braving this journey alone.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
But recent research shows that they were braving the cold.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
She goes from wanting to be a trophy wife with nothing to do, to braving a world that isn’t built for her, dressing and acting like she already has a seat at the table.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
On a cold February afternoon in Manchester, queues of concert-goers are braving the elements outside Co-op Live, Europe's largest indoor arena.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
If questioned, Sam would doubtless tell them the truth, but Jon could not imagine him braving the guards in front of the King's Tower to wake Mormont from sleep.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
