as in bracing
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition
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Polk left the game bracing his right arm and has been sidelined since.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025 -
With two major refinery closures looming, the entire state is bracing for a substantial reduction in critical refining capacity.—
Jeffrey Ball,
Oc Register,
23 Aug. 2025
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Supportive leadership includes recognizing the power of place and fortifying it with the tools, trust, and care needed for excellence to grow and thrive.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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It is primarily tasked with repairing and fortifying the city’s more than 210,000 streetlamps — a frequent target of copper wire thieves — and maintaining its network of electrical vehicle charging stations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Psyching (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyching%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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