brunt

Example Sentences

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Recently, Christian communities say they have borne the brunt of the attacks.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

There lies the nub of the dilemma for Qatar and the five other Gulf states facing the brunt of the backlash from a war they tried to avert through diplomacy.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

The short-range missiles can travel 200 to 300 miles, meaning they likely were fired from the territory of Persian Gulf countries that have taken the brunt of Iranian drone and missile attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Those farmers bear the brunt of soaring costs.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Loras Tyrell, on the bottom, took the brunt of the impact.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin