bruising

Example Sentences

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer after his Labour Party’s bruising defeat in local elections last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The White House says Trump's leg swelling is caused by a vein issue while the bruising is due to his enthusiastic consumption of aspirin.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

After two bruising decades in the job market, we might see her actions as more foolish than heroic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Midterm elections have been bruising for most modern presidents.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

As we walk, the preacher keeps my right arm in a bruising grip, but I can’t shake him off without dropping my dinner.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland