brunt
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Over the course of 50 minutes, therapists focus on alleviating tension and fatigue in the legs and feet, which often feel the brunt of a long flight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The emergency reserve has taken the brunt of it: It now sits at a 43-year low.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
However, supporters of Hayya successfully argued that Gaza's leadership, having borne the brunt of the conflict, should now lead the movement.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“The blame for this disaster lies solely with GKN and the county should not be bearing the brunt of these expenses,” Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
If he treated Henry with deference, it was the rest of us who were forced to bear the wearing, day-to-day brunt of his anger.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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