brunt
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And bearing the brunt of ever-speedier takeouts are delivery riders scrambling to meet tight deadlines for a pittance.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Asia has been bearing the brunt of Gulf disruptions since the start of the Iran war, as major importers—including China, India, Japan and South Korea—heavily rely on oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Southern California has caught the brunt of the surge.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
“This dynamic also means we expect to see consumer sentiment continue to grind lower, as middle- and lower-income households bear the brunt of inflation’s impact on their household budgets.”
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Boukreev thereby arrived at Camp Four well before the brunt of the storm.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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