had braced
- past perfect of brace.
Example Sentences
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Zak tells Newsbeat the family had braced themselves for an unsatisfying resolution to the case.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
Olympic organizers had braced for the possibility of anti-American sentiment inside the stadium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
School leaders and teachers had braced themselves for possible widespread disruptions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
Investors, importers and others who had braced for a ruling on Wednesday morning were left disappointed, just as they were last Friday.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 14, 2026
Mia and the rest of her classmates had braced themselves against Pauline’s questioning.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
