brutal

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I was two days into the Gobi March, a brutal 155-mile ultramarathon through the steppes, sand dunes and rock valleys of Central Mongolia.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many of the group’s leadership came of age as soldiers fighting in the brutal war against Iraq in the 1980s, an era that cemented its central role in supporting the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet, before she passes her high school threshold and dives into the brutal deep end of upper secondary education, it’s all cool.

From Salon

Iranian students are reviving protests against the Islamic Republic, bringing cohesion to the movement after a brutal crackdown.

From The Wall Street Journal

Coming so soon after 1776, France’s revolution has always served as the brutal counterpoint to America’s.

From The Wall Street Journal