Example Sentences

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The Home Office has braced itself for a wave of legal challenges from other councils over the use of hotels in their areas, fearing Epping's victory would set a precedent.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

The Eastern Sierra Nevada has braced for snowmelt flooding since spring.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2023

My colleague Sarah Butler has braced the cold and snow on London’s Oxford Street as retailers reopen their doors.

From The Guardian • Apr. 12, 2021

Several times in practice already this season, the Florida Panthers goaltender has braced for a shot up high because he is wearing smaller, more formfitting chest and arm protectors required by the NHL.

From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2018

Something has braced him so that he isn't afraid of the man any longer.

From The Landloper by Day, Holman