Example sentences of "braced [pn reflx] for the " in BNC.
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| 1 | But even as he braced himself for the end , Robin took a remarkable last photograph of himself for his family . |
| 2 | Knowing that it would annoy Geoffrey , Anthony braced himself for the ensuing argument . |
| 3 | For some strange reason she could n't seem to relinquish her hold on the chain and braced herself for the wrench she was sure would follow when fitzAlan started towards the castle gates . |
| 4 | They could n't avoid being seen together and she braced herself for the blast from Georg and from her parents . |
| 5 | I looked up at his face and braced myself for the inevitable blast . |
| 6 | And braced myself for the deluge of his anger . |
| 7 | I braced myself for the explosion but luckily it went between the wheels . |