How to Use brave the elements in a Sentence

brave the elements

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  • One of the perks of cold weather is wearing oversized knits and slouchy sweats to brave the elements.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Mainly, the weather makes buyers more willing to brave the elements in search of their new home.
    Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
  • When the weather outside is frightful, there are still plenty of anglers who want to brave the elements to chase the next bite.
    Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 17 Dec. 2020
  • For those who love to grill but would rather not brave the elements during off seasons, this reversible grill pan turns any stovetop into an indoor grill.
    Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022
  • To get a shot at the defending champs, River Hill had to brave the elements and knock off a tough Howard team.
    Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, 23 Sep. 2021
  • The weather made for an intimate gallery of umbrella-holding diehards willing to brave the elements.
    Janie McCauley, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Sep. 2022
  • But for those willing to brave the elements, spending winter days on the river can be extremely rewarding.
    Ryan Chelius, Field & Stream, 22 Feb. 2021
  • Ladies can brave the elements in style thanks to these Kesey waterproof boots, a tall leather and wool option that comes in both chestnut brown or classic black.
    Arielle Tschinkel, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2020
  • Heavy rain over the weekend and on election day might have spurred some voters to mail in ballots at the last minute rather than brave the elements to vote in person, Mitchell said.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The brand that specializes in creating functional basics made good with these pants crafted from a high-tech fabric that’s built to brave the elements.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 18 Dec. 2022
  • And that’s exactly why whiskey fans have gathered in what the distillery is calling Snowflake Village this year to brave the elements.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Watching a young woman brave the elements alone was riveting – and led to the future concept of Exile Island.
    Steve Helling, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Watching a young woman brave the elements alone was riveting – and led to the future concept of Exile Island.
    Steve Helling, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Watching a young woman brave the elements alone was riveting — and led to the future concept of Exile Island.
    Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
  • For those who do not want to brave the elements overnight, Punderson has an English Tudor-style lodge with a restaurant and indoor pool.
    cleveland, 16 Nov. 2021
  • While some homeless people prefer to brave the elements in their own tents, the prolonged, severe soaking proved too much for those like Willis who accepted a bed indoors.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Designers opted for practicality as well; there were sturdy gloves to brave the elements, boots made for marching, and hats cut close to the scalp in the manner of swimming caps.
    Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
  • For those looking for waterproof running sneakers to brave the elements in style, this Merrell hiking shoe option is a solid bet at just $60.
    Jennifer Chan, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2023
  • The pull of a bag full of candy may counteract drenching downpours, but even those who brave the elements to go trick-or-treating this Halloween may need some advice to make the whole thing more enjoyable.
    oregonlive, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Death Valley National Park has issued an extreme heat warning to deter tourists from visiting, but that’s not stopping some tourists who want to brave the elements in one of the lowest, hottest, and driest place on Earth.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 18 July 2023
  • Built to brave the elements with an IP65 weather-resistant design, these cameras also feature two-way audio with noise cancellation and a 4x zoom to verify visitors from your phone.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
  • While Mary, Laura, and their parents had to brave the elements rain or shine in the books, shooting the series hit a slight delay due to Manitoba’s snowy winter, showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine told CBC News.
    Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

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