brutal
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Mauricio Pochettino heads to Old Trafford with a reputation for "brutal" pre-seasons, an obsession with fitness and a no-nonsense approach.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
“The film is brutal, I think it’s Rob’s most devastating film,” Carolan said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
Now it is his own shortcomings which are on very public display, and he has been forced into a brutal ending of his own career.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Plus, AI stocks rebounded after a brutal week for the Nasdaq, and Tesla is scrapping its Cybertruck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
Alabama governor George Wallace supported Connor’s brutal methods and sent in reinforcements in the form of 500 state troopers.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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