bruiser
Example Sentences
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Up first for the Phillies is Kyle Schwarber, a 230-pound bruiser who is close to setting the single-season strikeout record—and also happens to be the most prodigious home-run hitter in the major leagues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The stand-out villain of “The Furious,” a bald bruiser played by Orange County-born Brian Le, moves like an 8-bit video game brute, wobbling his ankles before he falls down and goes boom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
"I've heard a lot about him," replied the Bok bruiser.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2025
Mr. Prescott also had a reputation as a pugnacious political bruiser.
From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2024
Inej turned to run, but her path was blocked by a huge bruiser, his blue velvet coat stretched tight across his big shoulders.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
