bruising

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Roberto Sanchez, locked in a neck-and-neck contest with conservative rival Keiko Fujimori, struck a deliberately cautious tone when asked about the often bruising US leader.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The analysts’ remarks came after Lululemon on Thursday cut its full-year forecast for the year, following a bruising proxy battle with its founder, Chip Wilson, which management said hurt the company’s reputation and sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Howe has just endured a bruising league season after the Magpies slipped to 12th place in the Premier League table.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Barbabella noted the bruising as consistent with “minor soft tissue irritation,” attributing it to “frequent handshaking” and the “benign effect of aspirin therapy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Late that summer, still bruising from his failed exam, Mendel planted a crop of peas.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee