brutal
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The prime minister's friends continue to emphasise Sir Keir Starmer's determination, while acknowledging the brutal political reality he confronts – particularly if Burnham wins in Makerfield later this month.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The recent software rally has offered some vindication for bulls who stood by their contrarian calls after a brutal selloff wracked the sector earlier this year.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
The down cycle of 2023 was particularly brutal, leaving Micron with a negative gross margin for four consecutive quarters.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
It’s a dramatic reversal after a brutal selloff earlier this year.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
“It’s been a brutal wait. I got the first book the day it came out, a thousand years ago.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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