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Discover LudwigThe phrase "he braced himself" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when someone is preparing themselves mentally or physically for something challenging or difficult. Example: "As the storm approached, he braced himself for the strong winds and heavy rain."
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He braced himself as we passed.
He braced himself for a long, grueling regimen of chemotherapy.
He braced himself and asked for directions to Strawberry Fields.
Then he braced himself and saluted the flag.
He braced himself for his neighbours' latest drama.
The next morning, he braced himself and went to the office.
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WHEN Robert Aronowitz sees friends he grew up with, he braces himself for their usual greeting.
Bundled up in layers — but wearing loafers that expose his ankles — he braces himself for December's piercing weather.
Grass looks eastwards, and it's a cold wind he braces himself against.
He braces himself and laboriously hoists the loaded burlap sack off the ground until it's six feet in the air.
Sidebottom has had a good season, but must wonder whether returning to his native county was advisable as he braces himself for Second Division cricket.
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