Braced

Braced her feet against the face of the cliff, stared up at me.

Shortcut Man P. G. Sturges 2011

Braced against the fiercest economic and political storm most have faced in their careers, leaders of the sector are looking for something to hold on to, to line up behind and to protect them.

Editor's blog: Silent opposition leaves government to pacify anxious housing sector 2011

Braced for the chill January wind howling through the Newcastle headquarters of the former state-owned lender as he unveils his new bank – reminiscent of the howls of protest when Virgin won the bidding process – he will be comforted by the warm reception that the £747m deal has received since its formal completion on New Year's Day.

Hardly Virgin territory: Branson enters banking's already crowded market 2012

Braced for a drubbing in the Florida primary Tuesday, Newt Gingrich and his aides insist they see a path to the Republican presidential nomination despite losing the momentum from winning South Carolina 10 days ago.

Florida Vote Sets Stage for Final Push Neil King Jr. 2012

Braced her feet against the face of the cliff, stared up at me.

Shortcut Man P. G. Sturges 2011

Braced by his arm, Jack thumped his forehead against the cool white tiles.

Black Magic Cherry Adair 2010

Braced for the worst before they headed to the airport, the defending AFC champions were at least content with closing the season with four straight wins.

USATODAY.com 2008

Braced by his arm, Jack thumped his forehead against the cool white tiles.

Black Magic Cherry Adair 2010

I Braced for impact when I asked what she wanted for them.

The Ones That Got Away 2008

Braced by his arm, Jack thumped his forehead against the cool white tiles.

Black Magic Cherry Adair 2010