as in bracing
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
forearmed themselves for the championship game with the help of a sports psychologist
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Wisconsin is bracing for a weekend snow event that could make travel tricky across parts of the state.—
Brandi D. Addison,
jsonline.com,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Packing for winter trips used to mean bracing myself for clothes that simply didn’t fit right.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The ensuing film combines soul with CGI, fortifying the lofty reputation Pixar had already built by 2001, just six years into its theatrical run.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Dec. 2025
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Instead of fortifying their position, the Pats watched while a few competitors stocked up around them.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
20 Dec. 2025
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In late 2025, underwater archaeologists working in Lake Issyk-Kul reported a major breakthrough at the Toru-Aygyr complex, strengthening the case for a true medieval city rather than a minor outpost.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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If breakage or dryness have your strands in disarray, the right formula can support strengthening strands and improving scalp conditions.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Forearming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forearming. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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