brutal
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A second straight Knicks loss would have been a brutal capper to a nasty 48 hours in New York.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The night before a brutal semifinal, Mussolini reportedly dined with the Swedish referee—who went on to officiate the final too.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
England's final warm-up game against Costa Rica in Dallas on Wednesday was delayed by thunderstorms - something which could become a regular feature of this World Cup as the brutal heat generates massive storms.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
After another brutal selloff, the stock market is poised to advance in something of a Knicks-esque comeback.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
“You’d be too brutal with her,” she says.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
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