bruising
Example Sentences
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—Bitcoin fell to a four-month low, ether hit a one-year low and Solana reached a two-and-a-half-year low toward the end of a bruising week for cryptocurrencies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris signaled interest in the seat shortly after her bruising 2024 loss to Trump.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Since returning to office, the Republican has often appeared with bruising on his right hand, usually covered with make-up.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
The bruising contest set a record for the most expensive Senate primary campaign in US history.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Each apprentice gave their best, but Bokator was a bruising discipline and not everyone’s strength.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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