- past progressive of brave.
Example Sentences
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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
This just suited him, and in a few minutes more, horse and rider were braving the current of the rolling Chickamauga.
From An Undivided Union by Optic, Oliver
Knowing now that they were braving the anger of the King of Spain, they determined to continue in this undaunted, even, if necessary, "to synge his bearde," as, indeed, was accomplished on one notable occasion.
From South America by Koebel, W. H. (William Henry)