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For months, California’s public higher education institutions have braced for deep state funding cuts, fearing they would lead to reductions in student services, course offerings and even enrollment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

US officials have braced in recent days for an influx of border crossings.

From BBC • May 12, 2023

It was one of the worst episodes of migrant deaths in the United States in recent years, coming as state officials have braced for a new surge in illegal crossings.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2022

Some have braced for a two-week scramble to sign next March or later, whenever a lockout ends.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2021

But when the last moment arrived he must have braced up and given a good account of himself.

From Forest Neighbors Life Stories of Wild Animals by Hulbert, William Davenport