Example Sentences

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Businesses had been bracing for the possibility of a prolonged shutdown, which threatened to disrupt global trade and the US economy.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

Still, some team officials had been bracing in recent weeks for the suspension to be reduced.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2022

The housing authority had been bracing for HUD’s report since late last year, when federal officials notified the agency of the coming review.

From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2022

Investors had been bracing for the moves, but the announcement was unexpectedly thin on details about how the government would finance its plan.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2022

The new proposal staggered Weaver, who had been bracing for a grant application for a machine less than half that size.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik