brunt
Example Sentences
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Over the years, Sullivan, Gold and vice-chair Karren Brady took the brunt of criticism from supporters.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Memory prices for PCs, smartphones, and gaming consoles are spiking and manufacturers have to adjust, with consumers bearing the brunt of the inflation.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Southern California has caught the brunt of the surge.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
“We pitchers are always the ones taking the brunt of things,” New York Mets reliever A.J.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
A twig caught the brunt of it, burst into weak flame, and then the flame died.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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