bear the brunt
Example Sentences
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“We bear the brunt of everything. This is really a layered tsunami of hurt.”
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
The most immediate danger would be to Iran’s Kurdish population itself, which could bear the brunt of a possible retaliation by Iran’s security forces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Families of those with dementia "bear the brunt" with little information or support, and people diagnosed with MND, whose life-expectancy is short, still face multiple assessments and means tests.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
For the American firms and American consumers who bear the brunt of tariffs, the practical question is simpler: Will U.S. trade policy become stable and predictable, or will it remain an instrument of constant improvisation?
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
Walter had to bear the brunt of the cross-examination that Yutar had prepared for me.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
