brutal
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Tech workers are navigating a crossroads in their careers and a brutal job market.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
The automaker is looking to get back on track after a brutal couple of years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
That, along with low pay, lousy conditions and brutal management techniques, limited its appeal.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
It all amounted to a brutal critique of Liverpool's strategy under Slot this season, as well a offering up a signpost as to the style he feels they must approach after this disappointing season.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
I was colder than I’d ever been, even during the most brutal Chicago winter.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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