Example Sentences

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And many investors have been bracing for months for the market debut of SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocketry and AI company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s a remark that Fed watchers have been bracing for.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Investors might also have been bracing for a weaker 2026 auto outlook.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Since the government announced this week it would be requiring airlines to reduce the number of flights to minimize risk during the government shutdown, travelers have been bracing for significant disruptions.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

“It must have been bracing to feel that you depended upon your own efforts and stood on your own feet, free from all the hampering customs that are common here.”

From The Protector by Bindloss, Harold