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were braving

  • past progressive of brave.

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But recent research shows that they were braving the cold.

From Science Daily Jun. 20, 2026

Delivery Job UK claimed delivery riders were braving the "cold, rain and absurd distances" for deliveries paying "ridiculous values", ranging from £2.80 to £3.15.

From BBC Feb. 12, 2024

The pair said they were braving the chilly weather overnight to support Barton’s girlfriend, Uma Wittenberg, who is a princess in this year’s parade.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 2, 2023

My face was smooshed as if I were braving a Category 3 hurricane.

From Washington Post Aug. 8, 2021

Some of the smaller plants had been covered to keep them from freezing, and were braving out a few more days, but no shelter would avail them much longer.

From Deephaven and Selected Stories & Sketches by Jewett, Sarah Orne