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
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Packing for winter trips used to mean bracing myself for clothes that simply didn’t fit right.—
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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.—
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Instead of fortifying their position, the Pats watched while a few competitors stocked up around them.—
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving was founded in 1980 by Candy Lightner and has succeeded in strengthening DUI laws across the nation.—
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His work focuses on expanding access, strengthening global engagement, and creating practical pathways that can help institutions connect with learners across borders.—
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“Forearming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forearming. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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