as in braced
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
forearmed themselves for the championship game with the help of a sports psychologist
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As the Moon conjoins unanticipated Uranus in unshakable Taurus, we’re braced to renegotiate matters involving money and comfort.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026 -
The initial plan called for DHS personnel assigned to these programs to be redirected to assist the broader traveling public, as travelers braced for longer lines to clear security.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many options are available, including dairy-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly, paleo-friendly, organic, non-GMO, or fortified with vitamins and minerals.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kick off your Arts District food crawl at Bar Boheme, whose umami-rich, Alsatian-style onion soup ($21), fortified with two kinds of beer, is a standout; all of the menu’s baguettes, sourdough and milk buns are baked daily at a sister restaurant, Esther’s Kitchen.—
Roger Kisby,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Forearmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forearmed. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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