bruising
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After a bruising stretch for tech stocks, investors will be looking for more than upbeat forecasts to justify valuations amid rising borrowing costs, MarketWatch’s Joe Adinolfi reports.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
“He got hit in the back, and there were some issues there, bruising and pain, and that was a lot to have to fight through,” former Cal Poly head coach Paul Wulff said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Kerrigan recovered from heavy bruising in time to make the USA team, alongside Harding.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Solomon had a bruising stretch around 2022 to 2024 that cast his longevity as CEO into doubt among many partners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
The bruising cold wind shoved me along, every step bringing the class grass nearer to Brose, Nashend, and Little.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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