brutality

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His movie expands on films of a similar nature, finding a sweet spot where themes of empathy, forgiveness, brutality and grace can be discussed with the attention they deserve.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Crump is known for representing relatives of victims of high-profile police brutality cases.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

The author is also refreshingly clear-eyed in criticizing the brutality of the Paul Kagame regime in Rwanda, for instance, and commendably avoids the usual endorsement of any autocrats who produce high growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The US-based Institute for the Study of War said authorities were using "an unprecedented level of brutality to suppress protests", noting reports of protest activity had sharply declined.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

But he was always swearing that he would do better; it was, perhaps, the brutality of his penitence that had kept them together for so long.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin