as in braced
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition
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West Ham are braced for offers for promising midfielder Kante.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
5 June 2026 -
Russia has been using long-range missiles and drones to damage Ukraine's power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
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For months, Mexican authorities have fortified security in an effort to offset concerns, following several days of violence that paralyzed World Cup host city Guadalajara in February.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Select options that are vitamin C-fortified, such as breakfast cereals or juices.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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“Psyched (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyched%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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