as in bracing
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
needs to nerve himself for the big game tomorrow
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Markets are losing hope that the Federal Reserve will lower rates anytime soon and are bracing for potential increases, but the deluge of capital being raised by companies signals financial conditions are already somewhat easy.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026 -
As temperatures rise, many of these businesses are already bracing for the summer rush.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Supportive leadership includes recognizing the power of place and fortifying it with the tools, trust, and care needed for excellence to grow and thrive.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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It is primarily tasked with repairing and fortifying the city’s more than 210,000 streetlamps — a frequent target of copper wire thieves — and maintaining its network of electrical vehicle charging stations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Nerving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerving. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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