as in bracing
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition
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Chicagoans are bracing for a potential surge in federal immigration agents and National Guard troops that could begin as soon as this weekend – despite vocal protests by state and local leaders and Chicago residents.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
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Still, the company is bracing for an EV sales falloff, and Duncan Aldred, GM senior vice president and president of North America, said in a statement the company would be mindful of its EV production plans.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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This healing blend is powered by Ayurvedic ingredients like virgin amla oil and brahmi, two staples in traditional hair remedies known for fortifying strands and stimulating hair growth.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Following a year in which a pair of cover songs propelled Maddell, 35, and Pavlovic, 24, to a new level of commercial success, the Australian musicians have spent much of 2025 fortifying their widening fan base.—
Josh Glicksman,
Billboard,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Psyching (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyching%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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