the brunt of

idiom

: the main force or effect of (something harmful or dangerous)

Cities on the coast felt/bore the brunt of the storm.

His troops took the brunt of the enemy attack.

Examples of the brunt of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All eyes on Braun Unsurprisingly for a frontrunner, Braun has born the brunt of attacks from his opponents. —The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024

Supervisors also unanimously approved reallocating unused pandemic aid funds toward storm recovery in District 4 — which took the brunt of the damage — and supporting community organizations’ aid efforts. —Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024

Nebraska and Kansas are likely seeing the brunt of any strong to severe storms. —Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2024

Even then, women were expected to bear the brunt of the burden of the tipping system, and continue to bear its most negative effects. —Kim Kelly, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024

The committee should also consult industry leaders who bear the brunt of these regulatory burdens. —Chris Jahn, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024

When Richardson was asked why Black men bore the brunt of the penalty. —Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024

Small vacation towns are starting to get the brunt of sea-level rise—as evidenced by one home listing in Nantucket, Massachusetts. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024

Foremost, the individuals and communities that have borne the brunt of these injustices must take the lead. —Britney Porter, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024