| 单词 | braced |
| 例句 | She braced the palm of one hand on the table to balance herself as she paused for a long moment to think. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He braced himself for one of Lillian’s cold, puissant lectures to enfilade the dispirited citadel of his self-respect. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I flashed on my kids and the idea that we would hit the chairs and start spinning around the highway, and I braced for impact. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z She must have known that too, because she braced for it. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I thought I was ready and braced for the worst. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Reginald hopped up, braced his paws against the doorjamb, wrapped his mouth around the doorknob, and executed a flawless turn and push. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z And she braced herself as Cook advanced upon her, intending to give her a good clout to the ear. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z The rope is double-wrapped around my waist, my body balanced and braced. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Smirking, Celaena braced her blackened feet on a stabilizing bracket holding the pipe in place. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z So I braced myself when the door opened and a cloud of apple-scented steam followed her into the room. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He leaned his head against the wall of the booth and braced himself for what would happen next. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z Now he let himself fall against the back of a nearby chair, on the edge of which he braced himself with his thin limbs. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z As each class drew to an end, she braced herself in case she ran into Trip in the hall, rehearsed what she’d say. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He braced himself on one crutch and leaned back and side-armed the other, heavy with its white ash bat, as hard as he could, aiming in between the two coyotes. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z There was, astonishingly, a long line at midnight, fifty or more women and girls in heavy coats with their backs braced against the wind. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Now he braced his arms on the top of the crate where he’d taken cover and let loose with both barrels. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z A long, thick handle was braced by a heavy bar; two heavy rings, like the links of a great chain, were set in either side. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z So Aunt Ruby braced her feet and pulled harder. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z He braced his sturdy little legs against the ground. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Even so, he braced himself, waiting for the security men to open fire. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z In the morning, I felt restored and I braced myself for the new ordeal that lay ahead of me. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Powell wound his arm around Robinson’s neck in a choke hold, and the sergeant braced himself for the knife that was sure to follow at any moment. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He braced himself for whatever was coming and stepped to the door. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He could feel himself trembling, and braced his legs against the sides of the narrow cut. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He braced his hands against the log as if to push himself off into the water. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I braced myself, remembering what my mom had told me in elementary school: If someone pushes you, you push them right back. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Harry had been braced to hear it, but it was a blow nevertheless. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Several people staggered as they braced against a storm that was no longer there. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Thunder boomed and Grandpop braced himself on the edge of the table. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Another wave surged over them, but he was braced this time, and when it passed, he clawed his way out with Nita dragging him. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Blanca would ask a million questions, and I went upstairs braced for another confrontation. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z She braced it with a piece of wood lying on the sill. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I planted myself in a seat in her office, crossed my arms, lined my eyes up with a crack in the wall, and braced for the inquisition. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Denny grinned and threw it again harder, but Alfred was braced and ready. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z The young dog braced himself for the inevitable attack; a few yards away the collie crouched low, lips drawn back, then sprang for the vulnerable throat before him. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z ‘Hurry up, then,’ I said, with my back legs braced in his stomach. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The chaplain braced himself with a prodigious effort of the will and plunged ahead brazenly. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z But four hours later the fish was still swimming steadily out to sea, towing the skiff, and the old man was still braced solidly with the line across his back. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood there, his arms braced against the frame, his head turning this way and that. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z I was braced for the usual shock, but nothing happened. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The attendant on the end of the lead rope braced himself, Kurtsinger turned his head and grinned stiffly, and all the photographers snapped their shots. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The sun was not up yet, but the town braced for its arrival. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He saw ahead of him the heavy labour of rebuilding the windmill from the foundations, and already in imagination he braced himself for the task. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story 1945-08-17T00:00:00Z His foot found a rock and he braced himself on it. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z I braced myself, expecting to hear a scream, but there was only silence and then a small, broken whimpering. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I grabbed the handle with both hands and braced my shoes against the sink. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Celaena let out a loud gasp to get Chaol's attention before she slowed to a stop, and braced her hands against a tree trunk. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Luke braced himself, but Ricky reached into his jeans pocket and pulled out three twenty-dollar bills, holding them out to Luke. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He braced himself against the sink and held Naomi’s slip up to his nostrils. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She braced for the hot sharp sting that would no doubt come when the shouting boys flew past. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I braced myself, for what I wasn’t sure, then he said, “I wanted to tell you that your singing is about the best I ever heard.” Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z One of his arms is choked around my neck, the other braced across my torso like a seat belt. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z He’d known the images would return, braced himself for them, but that didn’t make it any easier when they did. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I wiped my eyes and braced myself for her to start yelling at me, but before she could get a word out, Grandma started talking. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Beatrice let go of the bag and braced for a blow that never came. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z The moment I said it, I braced myself for a tongue- lashing. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Scythe Curie was attentive to everything, and when Citra was done, she bowed her head and braced herself for the worst. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Yossarian put aside the musette bag from which he had begun removing his toilet articles and braced himself suspiciously. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z They all stood in a line in front of me, and I braced myself for yelling, or more punishment, or something else equally terrible. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z Together she and Reynie dragged it over and braced it against the bottom of the door. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z They bounced and skidded, and Pinkie braced his hand against the dashboard. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Lori, Brian, and I braced one another with our arms, like we always did when Dad went on some wild chase that we knew would get bumpy. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He put up his hands and braced it, as though, with the strength of his body, he could hold it up. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He knew the assault would resume as soon as the bus got rolling, and he braced grimly for Dana’s next blow. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But he shot out an arm to the back of the chair and braced himself as his spare arm wrapped around her middle. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Bast took an- other breath—sixteen—and braced himself against the moment he feared would come. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z After the riot, the city braced itself for the possibility of more violence. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She braced herself, but then Mama didn’t say more, and neither did Papa. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Then I shut my eyes and braced myself for the first stroke. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Mark braced himself, sure that the intruders would make it to him before the thing sealed completely. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I braced myself, but the mummy didn’t move. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I braced a hand on the shelf to keep from doubling over. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He coughed again, and I moved back and waited, always braced for something serious. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Tinker Bell braced her arms against his fingers and tried desperately to free her second wing. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He lines up a shot: the box of Cornettos on the counter, Henry’s hand braced on the marble next to it, his heavy signet ring visible along with a swath of pajamas. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Fadi braced himself for a tongue-lashing, but as the minutes passed, his father remained silent. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Oscar stepped to a telephone pole at the curb, braced his left elbow against it, gripped his right wrist with his left hand, and drew a bead on the entrance to the little alley. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z They were high and graceful canoes with curving bow and stern and a braced section midships where a mast could be stepped to carry a small lateen sail. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z This time I saw it coming and braced myself. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Jess braced herself for the crushing blow of a huge branch hitting her head. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z She braced herself against a branch and took out the spyglass. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Setting down his gun, the agent braced himself against a rock and began to scan the area with his binoculars. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The rest of the cast, sitting with her on the edge of the stage, seems braced. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Stick braced his hand against my shoulder to stop me, grimacing as he moved. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z When we’re a safe distance away, I stop with my hands braced on my knees. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He hung onto the high-side lifeline with one hand, the tiller with the other, and braced himself tightly into the cockpit. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Bud braced Henry’s shoulders with both hands and pulled him close. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The corporal on duty at the sentry box braced to attention when he saw the officer’s sticker on the front bumper of the car. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z One last time, he braced himself in front of the mirror. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “You left the ball without saying good-bye,” he said, and braced an arm against the wall beside her head. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The one in the skirt lifted a new hand mirror from Missus Nedraw’s wagon, inhaled, braced herself, and peered into the glass. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He braced himself on the ceremonial shovel as if it were a cane. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Still, I braced myself to answer their questions about the baby, but no one asked me anything. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Renzo put his hand on the merman's back; Prosper braced himself against the unicorn. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I braced for the explosion, preparing to pump my gun the moment it came. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Between them, she and Maybeth got the four windows up, and braced them with pieces of wood. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He braced all four feet and pulled backward. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Aru braced herself for more tears and rain, but the palace seemed oddly at peace with this statement. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Anyway, I braced myself and prepared to ignore whatever was coming. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He had braced himself for a confrontation that never came, and there was a part of him that wished something had happened. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He braced himself in the cabin doorway, watching Vola pump water into the kitchen sink. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z The inboard side was braced to the bike. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z And I braced myself, too, for my anger. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z For a moment he stood with his back to me, hands braced on the counter. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She braced herself to feel a rush of hurt, but Boo didn’t hesitate. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Then the other rabbit, still keeping his grip under Woundwort’s shoulder, thrust upward with his hind legs braced against the floor of the trench. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z At the edge of the bridge, I turned and braced the axe against the railing to receive his charge. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z While Denna braced herself and held one end, I lowered myself down. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I braced myself for what was coming next. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I braced myself for more insults, squeezing myself tight. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z But he expected the worst, and braced himself. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Hands on hips, legs braced, she waited for me to show myself. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Sam stepped back and braced his feet against a stump a yard or two from the edge. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z After a few days he began to improve, and we braced ourselves for the nightly arguments between him and Grandma. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He braced himself against the cold, then let himself outside. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z What I remember are the long avenues in the frost, the farms and houses braced against the winter, the flat, laconic Maine speech in crossroads stores where I stopped to buy supplies. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Hyacinth wrapped Franz in a fluffy towel, then braced herself and knocked on the bathroom door three times. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She hit the wall, and Chess braced for the bright overhead light of the Boring Room to come back on. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Cole braced himself for the next big wave. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z When I opened the door to the locker room, I mentally braced myself for some dirty looks and insults from Will and Drew. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Arm braced himself for the barrage of emotions from the Cow’s Guts. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Arm braced himself for the assault of sensations from the street. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Nhamo dropped the firewood outside the cooking hut and braced herself. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The old man’s feet in their black kid shoes braced against the uprights. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Kaz heaved a sigh as he braced himself for three painful flights of stairs. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z As our despondent group filed slowly away from Camp Four toward the Geneva Spur, I braced myself to make one last visit to Beck, whom I assumed had died in the night. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Jonas braced himself and entered the memory which was torturing The Giver. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z Oomen’s forearm was braced against her shoulders, keeping her arms pinned. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Like I entered this world already braced for a fight. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He braced himself for Chess to push him and Emma off the bed. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I braced myself, expecting her to yell at me or to kick me off her property. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z With the string in both hands, but still fastened to my wrist, I braced my feet on the slippery rock and leaned backwards. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z She stormed off to her room, and I braced myself as the door slammed. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z My father braced himself on my mother’s shoulder. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Then he passed the line a little lower on his shoulders and braced his left hand on it. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I braced myself as Arnold introduced his other guests. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z After a moment’s hesitation, he braced himself and gripped the man’s wrists. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z I braced my feet apart, shoving the point of the walking stick outward. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He nodded as he braced himself against his car. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The other foot came up a step, and Hodor spread his legs apart, braced, and straightened. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I've rolled sideways off the fork and I'm facing the ground, held in place by the belt, one hand, and my feet straddling the pack inside my sleeping bag, braced against the trunk. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z When I said it, I braced myself for the quick, sharp tongue-lashing that I usually served up whenever somebody tried me. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Neel braced himself for the sound of footsteps, followed by a shout and then a chase. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z On the side of the station was a makeshift open stand braced by four posts. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z The bouts of progress began to seem like no progress at all; the family braced for them just the same as for the setbacks. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I took a deep breath, turned the handle, and braced myself for a fist smashing my front teeth. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Aru braced herself, waiting to hear the usual lines that they couldn’t possibly be heroes, or that they were too weak, too young, or too...girly. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z English braced his hands on either arm of the chair, and for a second I thought he was going to throw it. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z "You'll never be able to rest," she said as she stood before him, pink and nude and lovely, one hand braced on her hip. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I braced myself in case the news was really bad. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z The two mice clung to the screen itself; some of us braced ourselves behind them, in case they should slip. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z Joe lurched about ten steps ahead, and, bending over with a hand braced against either knee, he erupted. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The storm curled along the coast like a question mark; all over the city people braced themselves. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He braced himself before entering his dad’s room, fearing he might have relapsed, but when he went in, a happy scene awaited him. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He braced himself against the deep hostile suspicion of those eyes. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z She turns to face him, arms folded, her spine braced against her dresser. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He lifted the spear above his head, braced his feet—felt them sink into the disgusting blubber—then thrust the spear down and into the monster. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Fenoglio braced an arm against the door frame and looked at the house opposite as if he feared it might collapse at any moment. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Moody waved the map in front of Harry, who braced himself— “Can I borrow this?” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I stood at attention but braced myself for whatever was about to go down. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z She braced herself, then returned to him, careful to stop just short of his reach. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Mack’s head jolted but he was braced now so he wouldn’t fall. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I realize I’m crouched down now, elbows on my thighs, my head braced between my hands. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Dimple leaned back against the wall, and he braced his palms on either side of her. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Thomas waited without breathing, braced himself for something horrible to come flying through the door. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z By reflex, I braced my hand against the glove compartment. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z When I braced my arms against my thighs and pulled, it came away in my hands. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Part of me was always braced for T. Ray or Mr. Shoe Gaston to drive up and end my charmed life. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She tipped, spread her flight feathers like fingers, and braced herself against two wires. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I thought of my Baba Haji as I braced against the roof of the house. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I was flipped onto my back, one of the man’s forearms braced against my neck, crushing the fragile rings of cartilage. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Instead I saw a cat slide through the connection leading to the big top—it was a panther, and as its lithe black body disappeared into the canvas tunnel I braced myself. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z It was metal and slippery but was braced with steel bands. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I said sure—and braced for one of his rants. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z We smile at expressions like these out of relief, because were braced for the numbing cliche that fails to arrive. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She replaced the cap, flicked a tiny lever, placed one foot on the mower, braced the other firmly in the grass, and yanked the cord quickly. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z She’d expected it to smell like detergent, like home, and she braced herself for a whirl of nostalgia. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Anya braced herself, then asked the question she needed answered most. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Pax and Gray had barely braced themselves when the tawny fox burst from the underbrush, lips curled in a snarl, tail lashing. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z She slammed hard into dry sandy dirt, coming down on arms that hadn’t been braced hard enough for connection with solid earth. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z For a moment Seabiscuit stood still, perched on his toes, hind legs braced, ready to roll. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I braced my hands against the edge of the counter and took a few deep breaths. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Around her the brownstone braced itself against the wind and against her rage. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Matt braced himself for a stormy scene, but she was dry-eyed and grim. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Leary went back into his office, braced for the mob inside. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z His brain braced itself for certain disappointment, but his heart was ready to be evacuated of all previous sadness and make plenty of room for everything to be good, and real, and safe. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z I braced to ward off his blow, but it did not come. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She braced her left leg hard against the cold metal of the ladder, took out the now familiar volume, and laid it gendy on the ladder top. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z I braced myself for her to fall apart, but the amazing thing is—she didn’t. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Runt leaned in to Pax and braced his forelegs. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z But he braced himself to the shock of Spitz’s charge, then joined the flight out on the lake. The Call of the Wild 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z He braced for the vicious stab, for the agonizing pain, for the end. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z Clean, set for a new fire, braced with scoured stones, from which two metal arms for holding kettles extend. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z I braced myself against his request, fearing he would ask me to soft-pedal. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z When she hung up the phone, she braced herself on the counter. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z He braced himself for a wave of bloodthirsty spiders, but it never came. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z My right hand can hold it as long as it is braced, he thought. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I said the words, then braced myself for a wave of humiliation—for that image to invade my thoughts, of me, one of many wives standing behind a solitary, faceless man—but it didn’t come. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Anya braced herself for some kind of foul smell, but there was none. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z With her claws digging into the mountain soil, she braced herself, and started pulling. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I braced myself to do all the work. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z She braced herself at the top of the hill and waited. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Next to me, Liam braced his feet and threw his arms up—to knock her back, I think. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She held it boldly in both hands, close to his mouth, and tugged it while the cub growled playfully and braced his big, covered feet. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z She was braced to dart in either direction, but the car’s rear window rolled down, and there looking out was a face she recognized. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Mark braced himself, pulled the door out, then screamed and threw his body and all his strength into it. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I braced myself, remembered not to do another perimeter check—my mother hated them—and went to find her. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Then I braced myself again to my horrid task, and found by wrenching away tomb-tops one other of the sisters, the other dark one. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Luke called, back braced against the door, holding the doctor by the shoulders. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z Elinor looked at him as if she didn't believe a word of it, but then quickly closed the trunk, braced her arms against the car, and began to push. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I braced my feet farther apart when it felt like the ground was skewing to the left. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Feeling his will fade into blackness, Thomas braced his feet and held up his fists halfheartedly. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I braced myself for either the scolding or the sting of Big Ma’s right hand. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Against them we held our nets, feet firm and braced in the mud while the water rushed away, and the fish came tumbling into them. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z And then I was standing on the ice, which I was astonished to find felt as firm as the ground, all of me braced in Arturo’s arms. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Both cried silently as Papá braced himself on their shoulders, trying to ease his back pain. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z The cat came very fast indeed and although both of them had been braced ready to move on the instant, they were barely out of the yard in time. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He pulled the crutches over and braced them under his arms, feeling the familiar comfort their sturdy strength brought. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Ivy braced herself for the inevitable Are you okay? Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z But, even as he braced for their onslaught, he saw the horsemen falter. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z They were braced in place by a horizontal girder, to which iron columns and webs were riveted. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I braced myself for another lecture about why I shouldn’t communicate with Marcus. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z She was braced for it, ready for anything. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z My body is braced: I’m listening out for him, for creaks or footsteps. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Sheed braced himself—or rather, tried to relax into a comfortable position he might be okay with should he be stuck in it for all eternity. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He lowered his eyes to Ms. Bethune’s long brown fingers and braced himself. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z He looked her in the eyes and saw no empathy there, no glint of humanity, and braced himself for a struggle. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Park braced himself every morning before she got on the bus, but you couldn't brace yourself enough for the sight of her. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Neel shielded the cub and braced for the blow. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z She braced herself for him to turn around, to blow her cover, but he just stood with his back to her, his head tilted like he was listening to something. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The sides were braced to keep from warping. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He held his ground, his legs braced, hands on hips, and to keep from hitting him I slammed on the brakes. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Tom’s face flushed with rage, and Matt braced himself for a fight; but just as suddenly the anger drained away, as though it had never been there. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z With a gasp she looked up, braced for the sight of the citadel plunging from the sky. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z To keep from wobbling, Lice Peeking braced himself with both arms in the doorway. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Aru braced herself, her hand flying to the pendant that Monsoon had given her. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He braced his feet on the hatch frame, felt around for the latch handle. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I braced an elbow against the door as he steered the old minivan past the Dumpsters to the cramped employee parking lot tucked away in a dead-end around the corner. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z And braced or not, he wasn’t ready for his sister’s reaction. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Feeling braced after his mad ride and the subsequent narrow escape, Cluny strode to the ditch’s edge. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z She wasn’t one to give credence to hell, and was braced for the truth. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z With one look at the expression on Rondon’s face, the men braced themselves for bad news. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z He looked out over the silent white mountains and braced himself to tell Susan the bad news. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Grasping the rope in her beak, Dunwing flew out on to the roof and braced herself. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He braced himself and changed back to human form. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z So I worked at a feverish pace, and I braced myself for cancer. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Will braced himself as he heard the quiet creak of the top step. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry braced himself for a tidal wave of fury. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I braced the rifle against my shoulder and lined up my sight. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z She braced herself for a fall, but of course, the silky ground was soft. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Kaz braced himself for the descent and vanished over the side. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The wives of the 367 braced themselves for the uncertain homecoming of their spouses. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z The plane landed at last, its wheels screeching, while Salva gripped the armrests and braced himself for what was to come. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Henry’s hands on him, his thumbs braced against his temples back in the garden, Henry’s hands other places, Henry’s mouth, what he might do with it if Alex let him. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He braced his feet against the metal and held on. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z I scurry out of the backseat, my right shoulder braced against the weight of my bags, and kick the door shut. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Pong braced himself for the worst, but she wasn't burned. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Throughout the first few scoldings, Tree-ear had braced himself, ready for the pummeling that would surely follow, like those he had endured when caught raiding a rubbish heap. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z I walked back toward the table where the honey jars had been and braced my hands against it. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I therefore braced myself and did not move. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z He braced himself against the rock of the mountains and clamped his eyes shut. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z I braced myself, feet apart, trying to remember through my panic what little self-defense I knew. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z She braced herself with a breath, then leaned closer. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I dug out my keys, and with his back braced against the tree he lifted me up along the broad smooth trunk. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Instinctively, he gripped the hilt of his hanjari, and a long beat passed before he braced himself to step through the trees. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She ran her hands across her scalp, over and back, examining her head from left and right, and Petra braced herself for sobbing. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I took a couple of stairs real quick and braced myself on the last one. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I glance to Thomas the Tank Engine reflected in my mirror, his eyes closed, braced for a crash that’ll never happen. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked to the entryway Jabir had indicated, braced herself, and started in that direction. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He gets Henry’s back to his chest, Henry’s palms braced against the door. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He feared Thyon would have him fired, and he was braced for it, but it didn’t happen. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Then, as soon as he said it he braced himself, thinking I would catch feelings, as if I thought he was saying I don't run fast enough, and judging by Saturday, I don't. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z He braced himself for an instant and I got a fingertip on the ball. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z I braced for the worst as my mom paced around Abuela’s living room. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Then I stepped next to her and braced myself on one knee—holding up my hands—and touched the cold, heavy clouds. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Mia and the rest of her classmates had braced themselves against Pauline’s questioning. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The remaining Mini braced her hands on her knees and took a deep breath. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He bent under the disappointed moon, hands braced on his knees, panting into the warm summery air, wanting to give himself a beating for letting the man get away. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Frozen to the ground, I braced for the pain. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z While Ralph planted both feet, braced himself, and strained to keep his balance, Ronnie leaned back in a deep dip, letting his thick left arm swing wide and high, his pinky finger extended. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Just then the fish gave a sudden lurch that pulled the old man down onto the bow and would have pulled him overboard if he had not braced himself and given some line. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He braced himself and reached for the glass of water. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z That meant that her bucket, quilts, and the bundle of reeds which served as her broom all had to be braced under one arm. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z Tottering high over the jungle floor, I braced against the trunk and got one branch into my hand. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Finally he braced himself and picked up the receiver. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The others are braced in darkness, peopled by roaches and mice. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z She was braced for her streak to end, she told AP. ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Amy Schneider opens a new chapter for show 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Even with the buffer of humor, Okparanta says she’s braced for a backlash from readers and critics who might misread her purpose, or feel the novel fails as satire. A Crop of New Novels About Race and Racism Finds Freedom in Satire 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z And as BuzzFeed furloughed staffers at its overseas divisions, its U.S.-based staffers braced for similar cuts. With cuts at Vice, Quartz and BuzzFeed, even media’s savviest digital players are hurting 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z As Europe braced for a cataclysmic war, the French-German divide took on special meaning. 'Out of Sight' gives L.A.'s '60s art scene the respect its due 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Of course, Ms. Dunham had braced herself for bad news on Emmy announcement day. ArtsBeat: Major Networks Shut Out of Best Drama Category in Emmy Nominations 2012-07-20T14:30:29Z After giving him directions to an address that was close to where I actually lived, I braced his midriff and prayed. It Wasn’t Me He Wanted 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z I braced myself and waddled down a path to a metal stairway descending into the fissure. In Iceland, Seeking a Luxury Hotel Amid the Rustic Charm 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z The art world was braced for another attack from Morley Safer and his “60 Minutes” crew last night. ArtsBeat: Morley Safer Launches a Halfhearted Salvo in his War on the Art World 2012-04-02T16:30:26Z I was braced for a barrage of negativity but it hasn’t happened.” Ear Hustle: unlocking the truth about San Quentin 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z As he put the record on the spindle, I braced for more gloomy fare. Saved by Christian rock 2015-05-02T04:00:00Z I rolled down the window and braced myself. For American Muslims, Choosing to Wear the Veil Poses Challenges 2010-06-11T23:37:00Z “The nerves are braced: the imagination is agreeably stirred; the wits become more nimble.” ‘Dinner with Churchill’: Dining and diplomacy 2013-05-15T22:58:06Z At times she visibly braced herself for the role’s most punishing outbursts. Review: Two Sopranos Make an ‘Elektra’ Both Mythic and Human 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z The second to last time I was there a couple of months ago, I braced myself before entering, but it wasn’t as cleared out as I expected. Closing Up Shop on a Marriage 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z When bookstores across the United States closed last spring, Tyrrell Mahoney, the president of Chronicle Books, braced for disaster as she watched revenue plummet. What Snoop Dogg’s Success Says About the Book Industry 2021-04-18T04:00:00Z Another braced for flashbacks as he entered the auditorium where 12 people died and dozens were injured during a massacre six months earlier. Aurora movie theater reopoens, months after mass shooting 2013-01-18T17:00:00Z The successful effort in battleground states Wisconsin and Ohio in particular raised red flags for Democrats, who are braced for a close race and anxious about any third-party candidate drawing voters. Republicans push Kanye 2020. But will it really hurt Biden? 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z But now she’s braced for a “second wave” of controversy, including a defamation lawsuit she brought against Trump that she has taken all the way to the U.S. Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen, once foes, talk Trump 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z Stepping through the door with his buzz cut, Mr. Vreeland braced for the worst. Up Close: Even the Dalai Lama Needs a Point Man 2010-05-19T18:57:00Z Fantastically amiable, modest, and unshowy, there is something gallant about her, too, as though, deep inside, she is always braced for adversity. Rachel Whiteread: 'I couldn't say no. It felt right to do this one' – interview 2012-07-07T19:19:01Z This delicious blend of sauvignon blanc and sémillon fits the classic bordeaux style, with flavors of peach, apricot and fig braced by bright acidity and a mouth-filling texture. This crisp pinot grigio stands out in the crowd at only $12 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z I braced for humiliation, but Steve, a campground host with an easy smile and a silver goatee, asked whether I would like assistance parking. A latecomer to the #vanlife party takes a 4,000-mile road trip in a pop-up camper 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z There is no word on casting yet, but with the memory of Carrie Underwood’s Maria von Trapp still waking many of us screaming in the night, I am braced for the worst. Mary Poppins: not sugary, but sharp and subversive – on the page and the screen 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z His wordplay’s precocious, His puns are ferocious; We’re braced for the day he’s full groan. Style Invitational Week 1348: Same Difference 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Gyllenhaal is braced for a rough ride from followers of the Prince of Persia game series, which he played as a young boy. Gyllenhaal goes blockbuster with game adaptation 2010-05-05T15:27:00Z As part of the staff training, the de Young team met with museum security to offer a preview of the renderings so they are emotionally braced once it opens. Kehinde Wiley’s New Exhibition Is a Chapel of Mourning 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Although the museum had braced for a blockbuster, it wasn’t expecting the show to be the record breaker it turned out to be. Inside Art: Dutch Bonanza for the Frick 2014-01-17T08:46:14Z “We just sort of braced for some unknown amount of distance,” she said, “and then we would figure it out from there as we went along.” Back to Where They Started 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z What could seem gimmicky — I confess I braced myself at first — quickly feels like the only natural way to tell the story of a couple. ‘In the Dream House’ Recounts an Abusive Relationship Using Dozens of Genres 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z Once I had negotiated a way through the mouldering and unread stacks of the main sponsor's newspaper I braced myself. How I lost my festival virginity to Howard 2010-08-21T23:09:00Z The hold time was long enough to put me over the 24-hour limit, so I braced myself for a fight. Help! United Owed Us $8,370 in Cash, But Offered Credit. That’s Not What We Paid For. 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z When the lights dimmed Rihanna's tune “Mad House” rang out and the audience braced for what was next. Rihanna kidnapped me to watch her new video: A diary 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z Viewers braced themselves for a cartoonish Karen response, maybe yelling at the girl and threatening to cut out her tongue. Alicent Hightower of "House of the Dragon" is the Karen of Westeros 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z As he braced for bloodshed, word arrived that citizens had lighted bonfires and piled bicycles in the streets to thwart the soldiers. How CBS stole the show in covering Tiananmen Square And while he had braced himself for criticism from the more conservative elements of Spanish society, no dissent had been voiced so far, he said. At the Prado, Love That Now Dares to Shout Its Name 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z On Election Day 2016, the United States braced for a crippling sneak attack by a foreign power. How Generations of Russians Have Tried to Influence American Elections 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z When the same Gawker writer tweeted out that day, “I have a joke for you: ‘Why I Still Believe in Santa,’ by Mary Elizabeth Williams,” I braced myself. I was slimed by Gawker: In the worst year of my life, I became a regular target — and it was devastating 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z Watching his brisk, forward-leaning stride to the piano on Sunday, you braced yourself for a show of steely brilliance. Music Review: Maurizio Pollini Honors Chopin Landmark at Carnegie 2010-04-19T21:51:00Z Campus officials here had braced themselves for trouble. Amid Uproar, Cosby Gets Standing Ovations at Florida Show 2014-11-22T05:00:00Z The younger men do the ballet’s backward-lunging arabesques on braced heels with a vivid stretch as if their lives depended on it. | Suzanne Farrell Ballet: Suzanne Farrell Ballet at Joyce Theater - Review 2011-10-20T22:03:23Z If no violence has occurred by the evening’s end — and this play is mostly all talk — Ms. Thurber still wants us to leave braced for the fire next time. Review: ‘The Insurgents’ Stars Cassie Beck in a Lucy Thurber Drama 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z Another child approached him as he played, she says, and she braced for what might follow. Perspective | What the ‘return to normal’ means for toddlers who no longer remember ‘normal’ 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z I braced myself, but he didn’t accost me. Woodstock, a Utopia? Not for Every Generation 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z “But that’s not what anyone was asking for, so we braced for the hard work of what we would have to do.” As Broadway Returns, Shows Rethink and Restage Depictions of Race 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z I braced my hands on the wall for balance. The Best Bras Might Be Made in Poland 2019-12-25T05:00:00Z When I began the book, I braced myself for disappointment: I would point out all the ridiculous mistakes, nonsense subplots and sloppy law. What John Grisham gets right about lawyers and the law in his latest novel 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z The Balanchine curtain rises on dancers who are waiting to dance, braced for action. Dance Review: The 3 Glittering Tales Balanchine Tells 2010-02-26T22:55:00Z It's a combination of the dancers' widely braced arms, the height of their jumps, the deep arches of their spines, and the little moments of rubato that catch beautifully in the throat of Balanchine's choreography. Bolshoi: Serenade/Giselle 2010-07-27T20:30:00Z Looking at this Alexander from his left, you notice how his left arm, descending from shoulder level, is braced. 3 Exhibitions Where Art Melds With Dance 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z All this psycho drama builds to a fever pitch braced by the woozy lyricism of Tchaikovsky's music, sumptuous choreography by New York City Ballet star Benjamin Millepied and Matthew Libatique's darting, weaving camera. Ballet thriller "Black Swan" so bad it's good 2010-09-01T23:26:00Z So when I sat down to watch it, I was braced for agony. Santa Clarita Diet: the verdict on Drew Barrymore's cannibalistic comeback 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z By then I was back in my friend’s spare room, braced for the toxic onslaught. How to get through chemotherapy: Decca Aitkenhead on cancer treatment 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z The family braced themselves for a media barrage. My son, the mass murderer: ‘What did I miss?’ 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z Before I got to that more individualized itinerary, I felt I should tick off the important attractions around Vilakazi Street; I braced myself for tour groups. Frugal Traveler: In Soweto, History From Those Who Live It 2014-02-19T19:58:06Z Late that night, before he became “too attached,” Mr. Arison braced himself for disappointment and broached the subject of children. And You Thought Your Family Was Modern 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z The girl stared at him for a bit longer, and Neanderdad braced for the meltdown. Motherlode: A Weekend Alone, With Children 2011-06-14T15:35:22Z When Trump arrived on the set, Andy Cadiff, the episode’s director, braced for a “nightmare” because “you had an image of him that he could be difficult and demanding. Frankly, I remember him being delightful.” ‘Game to do it all’: From TV to WWE, Trump the showman set the stage for Trump the candidate 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z Workmen disassembled the creaky oak parquet floors on two levels, which were braced and put back together again with original parts and wooden nails. Recasting Rodin’s Life and Work 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z But even expecting her answer to some extent, I was both surprised, and braced, by how adamant she was, and why. Motherlode Blog: Parents: Hands Off the Homework 2012-05-11T00:51:01Z Anticipating that this response was only the precursor to a wave of rejections, I braced myself by increasing my application output. Rejected: One man’s endless search for a media internship 2014-04-28T00:00:00Z After knocking boots and other bits with Jessica, Jason is braced for the worst with Violet. RECAP: Sunrise, Sunset and Everything in Between on True Blood 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z I could have sworn I saw, across Amsterdam Avenue, a person standing on a window ledge, braced against the jambs, outline visible against the light within, ready to jump. Review: Skittering, Creeping Music That Had Me Seeing Things 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z The town of Rachel, Nev., which is near-ish to Area 51 but about 45 miles from the nearest gas station, braced for visitors. At the Area 51 ‘raid,’ the real alien invaders were the friends they made along the way 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z As "Jersey Shore" returns for a fourth season tonight, the Garden State is braced to become a pop-culture punch line again. The endlessly bizarre duality of New Jersey 2011-08-04T18:50:00Z Here’s the thing: I was braced for some kind of inappropriateness thereafter. Why I’m channelling Blanche DuBois 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z In truth I’d been dreading it, braced for carnage, but so far it has been nothing but fun. ‘We’re never going to bed’: children rewrite the house rules 2018-03-31T04:00:00Z I immediately braced myself for how this would go in any other Sundance movie, but what actually happened next — a reveal I will not spoil — caught me off guard and moved me to tears. After the First Virtual Sundance, Four Writers Compare Notes 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z Last year, when Nethsingha told his boys that girls would be joining them, he said he braced himself for a “barrage of complaints.” After 350 Years of Tradition, a Boys’ Choir Now Admits Girls 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z “Oh my God, do you remember that night?” she asked, and I braced myself. How did I get home last night? My bizarre, panicked life as a blackout drinker 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z “She clutched her purse and sat forward,” Tyler writes, “wincing as she braced for the slam of the bullet. Nothing happened.” Review | ‘Clock Dance,’ Anne Tyler’s 22nd novel, feels familiar — for better and worse 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z Early this week, when the art world braced for the potential fallout from “Brexit,” at least one auctioneer was resolute. Auctioneer at Sotheby’s Confident in London as Art Hub 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z As long as emotion and spectacle remain our preferences, be braced for the next extravaganza, the next mesmerizing unicorn who will razzle-dazzle some sort of unpredictable path to 270. Notes on political theater: The perils of spectacle 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z "I was braced for a difficult experience," says Noah. A controversial victory lap for Lewis at Cannes 2013-05-25T17:46:14Z I am braced for the canine swerve at any moment. Simon Pegg: 'I measure life by my feelings for Star Wars' 2010-10-16T23:05:00Z When people approached her pram, I braced myself. 'I have three seconds before she draws blood': life with extreme eczema 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z For days Ms. Atfield braced herself for a reprimand and a long list of corrections. Can Britain’s Top Bookseller Save Barnes & Noble? 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z Finally she braced herself to read his unfinished novel. A Widow's Story: A Memoir by Joyce Carol Oates ? review 2011-03-19T00:06:04Z Nonetheless, over the first weekend of the release of “Inception,” I braced myself for brickbats for both sides. Film: ?Inception? Criticism Raises Questions for Critics 2010-07-23T22:17:00Z I saw people talking about themselves crying, so I braced myself for that sh-t and was like, “Oh, this is the part where they’re trying to get me!” Hannibal Buress Wants to Roast Donald Trump, Kanye West Next 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z I braced my foot on the bedrail and it twitched like a horse’s flank. Childbirth is my extreme sport 2013-09-08T00:00:00Z Danny and I braced ourselves against the gusts, while I kept an eagle eye out for cops. Looking for Uncle Allan: A queer odyssey 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z I was braced for the words: So sorry. My four miscarriages: why is losing a pregnancy so shrouded in mystery? 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z The publishing industry was braced for a blow to its retail ecosystem, one that could permanently reshape the way readers discover and buy books. Some Surprising Good News: Bookstores Are Booming and Becoming More Diverse 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z Mr. Marshall’s Porgy — drawn in a muscular social realist, almost comic-book-superhero style — stands braced for action, wielding his crutch like a weapon and carrying Bess, on his shoulders. The Complex History and Uneasy Present of ‘Porgy and Bess’ 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z The best Beatle melodies are simple if original progressions braced with pungent lyrics. From the Archives: The Original Review of ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z London is now braced for a possible shut down as underground train stations across the capital closed on Thursday and Prime Minister Boris Johnson mulled tougher measures to tackle the coronavirus crisis. Workout with a toddler: Londoners adapt to life under coronavirus 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z So what's incredible to me is that I braced myself for impact. "Burn It Down" or stick around? How TV and movie fans "can be in the fight" to make Hollywood better 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z In “Star Wars” lore, Lucas and everyone at Fox braced themselves for the film to bomb. George Lucas: To feel the true force of ‘Star Wars,’ he had to learn to let it go 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z Over a couple of tequilas, they showed him how they braced their hands together before they hit the water, essentially landing on their wrists, to punch a hole in the water. Hitting the water without a splash gets big cheers, but has Olympic diving gotten too dry? 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z Backstage, Linklater showed Rickman a draft of "The Vandal" and braced for criticism, hoping that might even fuel his onstage rage. Actor Hamish Linklater evolves into playwright 2013-01-31T14:16:10Z I knew what happened next and I braced myself. The real life people behind Timothée Chalamet and Steve Carrell’s film Beautiful Boy 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z Maybe he's braced for the inevitable Scientology questions, which, over this last year, he has swatted away as often as not. Paul Haggis: 'You have to question your beliefs' 2011-01-06T22:30:02Z In one image each woman stands in a heroically defensive pose, as if braced against the attack of a dangerous serpent. Dance Review: Fringe Festival Presents Trinayan Dance Theater 2010-08-20T22:19:00Z Tyler Angle whirled Hyltin around his shoulders; she came to rest with her feet braced against his chest, standing upright as he carried her into the wings like a banner. New York City Ballet’s life-affirming new works boost the spirit 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z Even though the CDU had been braced for defeat on Sunday, the extent of the drubbing left the party reeling. Did slaves catch your seafood? 2012-05-21T14:26:00Z As the sixth season of Game of Thrones processes into town – with fabulous fanfare and the world standing by, braced for fresh astonishment – a couple of things possess my waking thoughts. Game of Thrones despises you. And that’s why you love it 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z Apart from a few fast turns, the dancer’s thighs are always kept apart, often in poses, as if braced for action. Dance Review: The Limón Dance Company at the Joyce 2012-06-20T21:44:19Z I braced myself as he studied my resume. From ministry to muckraking: The biblical basis for investigative reporting 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z The United States' biggest city of more than eight million people took the unprecedented step as 55 million Americans on the eastern seaboard braced for the broad, menacing hurricane that President called "extremely dangerous". N.Y. orders evacuations as hurricane nears 2011-08-26T19:05:00Z She went off from there — as her cast mates and producers and network publicists braced themselves for disaster: “And speaking of racism, I’m just going to say it —” Perspective | Rebooted Roseanne is a proud ‘deplorable.’ Can she be the Trump era’s Archie Bunker? 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Now, isolated up in the Highlands, with only hares and buzzards for company, Leigh braced himself to venture into the dangerous contents of the memory stick. WikiLeaks: Strained relation, accusation ? and crucial revelations 2011-01-31T20:00:01Z If he’d told us that we were all about to start floating around the room, half of the audience would have reached for a Dramamine and braced for lift off. ‘He Must Have Superpowers’: Asi Wind and His Sublime Card Tricks 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The group braced for a reprimand, but instead the conductor said, “That’s awesome,” gave a thumbs up, and returned to his post. A Stand-Up Set at the Swipe of a MetroCard 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z Iceland, by contrast, was purity itself, and his travels through the mountains braced him and inspired him for the years of environmental campaigning ahead. Morris in Iceland 2010-03-27T00:09:00Z Legs braced, as if for a heavy lift, Manford flicks through index cards jotted with talking points, his words helter-skelter, a hand gesturing frenetically when language seems too slow. Review | Full-court banter and intensity mark a gripping ‘Great Leap’ at Round House Theatre 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z I braced myself for blowback and people were sad, people were upset, but it was not directed at the sources. "Burn It Down" or stick around? How TV and movie fans "can be in the fight" to make Hollywood better 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z This charbono has an Italian sensibility, featuring flavors of dried sour cherries that echo through a long finish, braced by wood. Recommended summer wines from California, Spain, Texas and Italy There are women who have been through a lot and are braced for more, like the compulsive party girl in “Spinners” who decides, “Everything’s possible/There might be a fight, there might be a miracle.” New Music: New Music by the Hold Steady, Future Islands, Caetano Veloso 2014-03-24T22:45:20Z Thick timbers braced walls; beams were exposed to the elements; plywood covered some windows. Efforts to Preserve Henry Varnum Poor’s House and Its History Have Stalled 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z Her face is harrowed, and her arms are braced against the kitchen counter in what is almost a crucifix position. Theater Review: ‘Raisin in the Sun’ Brings Denzel Washington Back to Broadway 2014-04-04T02:00:14Z We thought, oh well, the jig is up, as we braced ourselves to quickly pack up the gear. Dandan noodles are a Sichuan classic. Learn how to make them at home 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z Then, on March 13, the museum closed as New York braced for a health crisis. Louis Armstrong’s museum has gone silent, but ‘Pops’ is still talking 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z Standing with hip braced against the bucking tiller is someone I don’t recognize, they’re so swaddled in heavy coat, hat, and a collar fastened high against the cold wind. Cruising California’s coast on the tall ship Lady Washington 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z I hurried outside and jumped in a cab, dreading the outcome we were all braced for. In ‘Sully,’ New York Is Clint Eastwood’s Latest Star 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Yet the stage is far from empty: it features a central tableau of dancers, braced for action. Dance Review: Stripped Down to Black and White, Revealing Balanchine at His Core 2011-05-04T22:08:37Z There was rarely any wait — this is a rural region — so they simply drove under a canopy, rolled down the car windows, and braced. ‘Godspell’ in 2020: Masks, Partitions and a Contactless Crucifixion 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Gambles is braced for a cut in his book-buying budget, and says weeding out the present stock for the move probably means there will be 10% fewer books on the new shelves. Super library arrives as hundreds of others face closure 2011-02-06T20:13:20Z I braced myself for the punitive reproof masquerading as an apology that usually begins, “We’re sorry but …” Francine Prose on Montreal in the Spring: The Time of the Butterflies 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z When JetBlue Airways hiked its checked bag fees by $5 on Aug. 27, fliers braced for other carriers to follow suit. Bag Fee Creep, and How to Fight It 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z The show's 14th season returned with an all-new cast and while many braced for a flop of a season, Jessel — who was labeled as "unforgettable" by the other cast members — rose from underdog to fan-favorite. Why Jessel Taank, the first Indian housewife, is the breakout star of "Real Housewives of New York" 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z David Beckham has confirmed reports he is to make the leap into acting and admitted he is braced for the brickbats that are likely to come his way. David Beckham expecting criticism after confirming assault on Hollywood 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z The blankets adorned the Hill as the White House has put a focus on homelessness — and ways to end it — and as the D.C. region braced for what could be the coldest Christmas since 1989. Handmade blankets for homeless crafted with ‘love’ come to Capitol Hill 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z I braced myself as he took hold of the tape on my other heel. I ran an overnight ultramarathon on blistered, bloody feet 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z It got to the point that when I opened my computer and saw my name, I braced myself for a cruel attack. Dear Internet: Sorry about that motherhood post 2013-02-03T02:00:00Z People braced themselves, holding on to the backs of chairs with grey knuckles. Fan Flaherty Trade 2011-07-22T22:01:10Z In “Symphony in Three Movements,” the curtain rises — to the opening chords of Stravinsky’s music of that title — on a dynamic diagonal of 16 women braced for explosive action. Dance Review: Taking Flight: A Season of Revival 2011-01-28T23:27:03Z It’s that time of night when every floor has a banana peel and, if I’m not careful, I might find my face against the ground, my hands braced beside me. My drinking years: ‘Everyone has blackouts, don’t they?’ 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z “This grim talk did not dismay the British people. Instead, it braced them,” Ricks writes. What do George Orwell and Winston Churchill have in common? A new book has the answer 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z Restaurant staffs and owners braced themselves for a rush of guest turnout, mile-long drink bills and raucous behavior. New York’s Brief Hot Restaurant Summer: Bread Binges and Dance Parties 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z And Hollywood is braced for its starriest night of the year. Oscars 2015: Birdman battles Boyhood 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z Mr. Dylan sang it forthrightly and even humbly; he was atoning, but he was braced for new troubles. A Review of Bob Dylan at the Beacon Theater 2014-11-29T05:00:00Z Shasta County’s embattled registrar-recorder and her staff had been braced for the worst. Despite fears, election day in Shasta County comes off with little conflict 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Ukraine's military said on Tuesday its troops had repelled Russian assaults in widely separated sectors of the war and braced for a fresh attempt to capture the key frontline eastern town of Avdiivka. Exclusive: China authorities ask Ping An to take controlling stake in Country Garden, sources say 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Ukraine's military said on Tuesday its troops had repelled Russian assaults in widely separated sectors of the war and braced for a fresh attempt to capture the key frontline eastern town of Avdiivka. Taiwan's land squeeze pits advanced chips against ancestral temples 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Back and forth, two of the nation’s top five offenses traded punches from the start, while their respective defenses braced for the inevitable impact. USC can't keep up with Washington in scoring spree, crippling its Pac-12 title hopes 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z A yellow weather warning is in place from Wednesday until Saturday - with Scotland in particular braced for 60mph gusts and flooding. How Storm Babet and other storms get their names 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The conflict has dealt another blow to the global economy, with investors braced for more negative fallout. Israel vows to demolish Hamas as troops prepare to move on shattered Gaza 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Heading into the weekend, theater owners braced themselves for Taylormania to bring out large and potentially raucous crowds. 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' concert film sets box office records 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Gaza’s 2.3 million civilians faced a deepening struggle for food, water and safety, and braced for a looming invasion more than a week after Hamas militants launched a deadly assault on Israel. Live: Live updates | Day 9 of the latest Israel-Hamas war 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Gaza’s 2.3 million civilians faced a deepening struggle for food, water and safety, and braced for a looming invasion a week after Hamas militants launched a deadly assault on Israel. Live updates | Day 9 of the latest Israel-Hamas war 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Likewise, his team-mate Pearce hangs up his boots following a 17-season career which saw him arrive in the south of France with an NRL Premiership in his locker and braced for more silverware. Wigan beat Catalans for sixth Super League title 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Towns and national parks in the path braced for a huge throngs. ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will cut across the Americas, stretching from Oregon to Brazil 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z More than 30 people have been killed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since Saturday and security forces are braced for further violence ahead of Friday prayers at the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. Palestinian President Abbas condemns violence against civilians 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Everything had survived largely unscathed — though the force of the water bent steel beams that braced the dig area and deposited soil and other detritus into the trench holding the pipe. Engineering buried L.A.'s river. Artist Lauren Bon is engineering a plan to free it 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Police braced behind riot shields while the entrance to the prison was in flames, though authorities said later that firefighters had brought the blaze under control. Paraguay's biggest prison set ablaze, rioting inmates take guards hostage 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Others worried that the coordinated attack would only add to Gaza’s misery as the tiny enclave braced for a large-scale response from Israel. Gaza Has Suffered Under 16-Year Blockade 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Feinstein’s resolute performance the day of Moscone’s murder — standing on those steps and announcing the deaths of the mayor and Harvey Milk, her fellow supervisor — braced the city as it reeled and nearly buckled. Column: In last farewell to Feinstein, San Francisco celebrates its 'forever mayor' 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Stewart writes about how he and his older brother, Trevor, braced for nights when their dad came home drunk and angry. Patrick Stewart, a Shakespearean actor who soars in sci-fi, looks back on his life in memoir 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Washington braced for a government shutdown over the weekend as Congress remained mired in dysfunction on Friday. Where Would a Government Shutdown Immediately Be Most Felt? 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Gold prices were braced for their biggest monthly fall since February, hovering around six-month lows. Asian stocks inch away from 10-month low, rate jitters linger 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Newsom has previously said he was not interested in new taxes, and supporters of AB 28 had braced themselves for a veto. Newsom signs gun laws that add new taxes and limit where owners can carry firearms 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Birmingham City Council is braced for intervention by the government after effectively declaring itself bankrupt. 'Bankrupt' Birmingham City Council braced for government intervention 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z For starters, there’s the viral video of Cavalcante’s innovative escape from Chester County Prison as he braced himself between two walls and performed a sort of vertical crab-walk up and out of sight. As all eyes fixated on Pennsylvania manhunt, a DC murder suspect is at-large and off the radar 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The ECB, of course, kicks things off on Thursday, and markets are braced for a possible hike after hawkish rumblings from officials recently - although the odds still stand at close to a coin toss. Morning Bid: China developers catch break, BOJ hawks take flight 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Ministers were braced for difficult questions but felt they had no alternative. Why has concrete suddenly become headline news? 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Fast-moving thunderstorms swept across the Las Vegas valley on Friday, causing flash flooding along parts of the Las Vegas Strip as the region braced for more rain into Saturday. Parts of Las Vegas Strip Flood After Heavy Rain 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z As the city braced for heavy rains and strong winds Friday morning, about 190 people sought refuge at temporary shelters, with some ferry and bus services halted. Hong Kong, other parts of south China grind to near standstill as Super Typhoon Saola edges closer 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z As the city braced for heavy rains and strong winds Friday morning, about 150 people sought refuge at temporary shelters, with some ferry and bus services halted. Hong Kong and parts of southern China grind to near standstill as Super Typhoon Saola edges closer 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z When the last American soldier flew out of Afghanistan on Aug. 30, 2021, leaving the country to Taliban rule, the world braced for a human rights nightmare. Two Years After Afghanistan Exit, Biden Resists Calls for More Taliban Contact 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The Eastern Sierra Nevada has braced for snowmelt flooding since spring. After more than 100 years, gray wolves reappear in Giant Sequoia National Monument 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z I braced for the worst when my late husband and I got pulled over for expired tags on Imperial one day. Opinion: Why El Segundo, home of the 2023 Little League World Series champs, has winning ways 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z But for much of the San Diego and Los Angeles metro areas, the catastrophic flooding that many braced for simply never came — though there was still significant precipitation, power outages and localized flooding. Was Hurricane Hilary overhyped? It wasn't unprecedented, but warnings likely saved lives 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z In India, torrential rains triggered deadly landslides, Morocco and Japan hit new heat records, and southern Europe braced for another scorching heat wave. Extreme August comes with a warning: Expect more 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The catastrophic flooding that many in Los Angeles County had braced for never came, but the rains brought slides and flooding to mountain and desert roads. Washed-out freeways, flooded streets, but Los Angeles escapes the worst of storm 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The quake hit as authorities braced for Tropical Storm Hilary to move through the southern part of the state. Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattles Southern California as state gets soaked by tropical storm 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Millions braced for more flooding and mudslides, even as the storm began to weaken. Southern California braces for more floods as tropical storm soaks region from coast to desert 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z The Mexico border city of Tijuana braced for flooding, mudslides and power outages Sunday, with authorities opening five temporary shelters and placing 18,000 soldiers on alert as Tropical Storm Hilary crept north. Tijuana braces for Hilary impact: 'I’m just praying that nobody gets hurt' 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z Manager Marina Claveau said she was keeping an eye on the weather, as the region braced for heavy rains expected later in the day from Tropical Storm Hilary. In San Diego, calm before the storm 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z The region had braced since Wednesday for what had been expected to be the first tropical storm in Southern California in more than eight decades. Washed-out freeways, flooded streets, but Los Angeles escapes the worst of storm 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z As Maui copes with the aftermath of deadly fires that destroyed entire communities, animal shelters on the Hawaiian island have braced for an influx of displaced pets. Cats flown in from Maui available for adoption in Seattle area 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z However, manufacturers are braced for core orders to slide during the current quarter, partly due to weak offshore demand. Japan exports fall for first time since 2021, stoking concerns about economy 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Treasury yields, for example, hit its deepest inversion since 1981 at the start of July at around -110 basis points, as inflation remained stubborn and investors braced for more rate hikes . Bond traders prepare to brave 'painful' yield curve bets as rate hikes slow 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Both the contracts had settled around 1% lower in the previous trading session as investors braced for weaker demand from the world's two biggest economies, China and the United States. Oil prices edge up as production cuts keep market supported 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Oil prices settled down 1% on Monday, after six straight weekly gains, as investors braced for weaker demand from China and the United States, the world's two biggest economies. Women over 70 risk breast cancer overdiagnosis with screening, US study finds 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Oil prices settled down 1% on Monday, after six straight weekly gains, as investors braced for weaker demand from China and the United States, the world's two biggest economies. Profits for Brazil's Itau Unibanco up 14% in second quarter 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Oil prices settled down 1% on Monday, after six straight weekly gains, as investors braced for weaker demand from China and the United States, the world's two biggest economies. AI mania, financials and energy stocks boost hedge fund gains 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Oil prices settled down 1% on Monday, after six straight weekly gains, as investors braced for weaker demand from China and the United States, the world's two biggest economies. EV maker Lucid sticks to annual production roadmap 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Oil prices settled down 1% on Monday, after six straight weekly gains, as investors braced for weaker demand from China and the United States, the world's two biggest economies. EV firm Proterra files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z As a feeble Brown, in the final months of his life, slowly approached the Hall of Fame linebacker, Lewis braced himself. Jim Brown remembered as “man among men” during tribute to Browns late Hall of Fame running back 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The head of the NFU's Combinable Crops Board, Matt Culley, says it has been a "slow start" to harvest season and they are braced for "negative impacts". Wet weather hitting critical harvest time, say farmers 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Busloads of pilgrims started arriving before Tuesday and braced for the high summer temperatures at the open-air events. Pope hopes to inspire at World Youth Day in Portugal as the church reckons with a sex abuse fallout 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z This March, a year after the cholera outbreak began and as cases were beginning to go down, Malawi and its neighbors braced for a new storm. As climate change leads to more and wetter storms, cholera cases are on the rise 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z It brought Travis Head to the crease for an afternoon session that was braced to be more dramatic than a slow-moving morning. Australia trails England by 97 runs with three wickets left in the final Ashes test 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Doctors walked out on strike, and the Israeli currency and stock market sank as the country braced for dangerous economic fallout from the government’s efforts to weaken courts. The crisis over Netanyahu's judiciary overhaul is hitting Israel's once-flourishing economy 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Most children in the city break up on Wednesday and Coventry Foodbank says it is braced for increased demand. Coventry food banks' plea for summer holiday donations 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z With inflation and interest rates high, labor unrest boiling and the health service struggling, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives had been braced for the possibility of losing all three contests. Your Friday Briefing 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z In Greece, a huge fire was contained west of Athens, but authorities braced Thursday for a new round of extreme weather. CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Here’s what you need to see and know today 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z To steady himself in case the fin hit, he braced his knees together, kneeled, then lowered himself on all fours. See how an Alaska paddleboarder escaped a close encounter with a humpback whale 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Some 24,000 police officers were deployed throughout the country, according to officials, as authorities braced for a so-called "third takeover of Lima." Peru protesters take to streets in new round of anti-government marches 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Kenya is braced for the latest in a series of opposition protests against the rising cost of living and tax hikes, which have turned violent, with at least 24 people killed in recent months. Kenya demonstrations: 'I feel betrayed by William Ruto' 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z "What you don't see perhaps is that is everybody is tense, everybody is braced for conflict." Why tourists flock to the DMZ between two Koreas 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z As the financial hub braced for rainy and windy weather, more than 100 people sought refuge at temporary shelters. Schools and stock market closed as Hong Kong braces for Typhoon Talim 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z South Africa braced itself Friday for more violent unrest over the decision. South Africa deploys army over burning of trucks and braces for the possibility of more unrest 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z He braced himself for a gruelling ordeal, yet he experienced unexpected kindness. Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap' 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z All three major U.S. stock indexes were on track to end the week lower as investors braced for interest rates to head higher still and escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington added to concerns. Wall Street futures slip ahead of jobs data 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z "We were braced to be shocked. We were braced to be appalled. But nothing can prepare you to be so incredibly bored." The Idol savaged by critics as 'worst TV show of the year' after finale 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Anime Expo attendees and hotels are braced for disruptions. Threat of a hotel worker strike looms over Los Angeles on a packed July 4 weekend 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z Energy company earnings are expected to be roughly half what they were a year ago, while materials companies are braced for a 30 percent decline, weighing on the broader index. Wall St. Foresees a Rosy 6 Months. Corporate America Isn’t So Sure. 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z However, gun-safety groups say they essentially can be used to lengthen a concealable handgun so that it can be braced against the shoulder and fired like a rifle or shotgun. Gun advocates challenge Biden administration rules on handgun braces at appeals court 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z As Russian soldiers braced in their trenches in Ukraine, a charismatic military leader suddenly marched his forces on the capital. Wagner’s Mutiny Has Century-Old Echoes of Another Russian Debacle 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Then began a shocking and largely unhindered advance toward Moscow, where the Kremlin braced for a clash by erecting checkpoints with armored vehicles and Russian military troops on the city’s southern edge. Security meltdown avoided in Moscow but blowback from insurrection looms 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z Moscow had braced for the arrival of the Wagner forces by erecting checkpoints with armored vehicles and troops on the city’s southern edge. Russian mercenary leader’s exile ends revolt but leaves questions about Putin’s power 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z But even as industry leaders braced for increased scrutiny, they said it was difficult to forecast what sort of changes may come. After Titanic sub disaster, industry faces scrutiny 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Even as Beijing has agreed to talk, it has also signaled that it is braced for conflict, seeing little chance of — and potentially little use in — a real thaw. As Blinken Heads to China, a Wall of Suspicion Awaits Him 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z A storm system that swept through Texas on Thursday evening killed three people and injured dozens of others, an official said, as the state braced for a weekend of brutal heat. Tornado Kills 3 in Texas and Injures Dozens 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z More than 180,000 people were evacuated in India and Pakistan in the last few days as authorities braced for the cyclone, named Biparjoy, to hit coasts in both countries. Trees uprooted, roofs blown off by cyclone in India's Gujarat 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Also Thursday, the government in southern Sindh province, one of the worst affected by the floods, braced for Cyclone Biparjoy after it made landfall in neighboring India and was expected to reach Pakistan within hours. IMF slams new Pakistan budget proposal, says government failing to implement a more fair tax system 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Britain braced for high interest rates after new data showed wages increasing faster than expected. Your Wednesday Briefing 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z The country braced, once again, for higher interest rates as bond yields climbed above the levels when Liz Truss was prime minister last year. Britain Braces for High Rates as Inflation Signals Get Stronger 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Hundreds of wildfires continued to blaze across the country on Friday, as Canadians braced for what could be the worst wildfire season in recent memory. Air slowly clears in Eastern U.S. as fires still rage across Canada 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z This followed an equally surprising rate hike from Australia the day before, a one-two hawkish punch from policymakers that investors had probably not braced for. ASIA Indian rates, Japan GDP in the spotlight 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The wing is attached to the top of the fuselage and braced by a truss from the bottom of the fuselage. Newly confident, Boeing CEO Calhoun offers hints of next new airplane 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Arrieta did his best to aid the gunner, injecting him with morphine as the crew braced for impact. Military veteran who was shot down in France in WWII celebrates his 100th birthday 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z Security forces patrolled crossroads and enforced a temporary ban on motorcycles as the city braced for another round of protests that have flared sporadically since Sonko was first detained over the case in 2021. Senegal opposition leader's rape trial resumes amid fears of unrest 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z They are braced as well for the frustration from families whose requests are denied for not meeting the criteria specified by the law. 'Deep in the weeds': California counties face unknowns in launching mental illness court 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z Crews in Seal Beach worked to clear pools of water from the beachfront Thursday morning as parts of Southern California’s coastline braced for another round of potential flooding from the evening’s next high tide. High tides leave parts of Seal Beach under inches of water, with more flooding expected 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z They were braced for even more voters to come in on the late train. Turkey decides on future with or without Erdogan 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z And then there were the days when she couldn’t find him at all, and she continued searching for hours as she braced for a call from the hospital, the police or the medical examiner. ‘A Daily Game of Russian Roulette’: Homeless in San Diego 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z |
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