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Recent Examples of bruising
Jess Bravin, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2018
Marcus ends her book by wondering whether the neutral ideal of the court can survive the bruising battle of Kavanaugh’s confirmation process.
—John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2020
The new normal Friday marked an end to what has already been a bruising earnings season for the world’s largest oil companies.
—Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 1 May 2020
That did not stop them from using their second pick in the draft on the bruising and proficient A.J. Dillon, who ran for 4,382 yards and 38 touchdowns at Boston College.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2020
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Adjective
Adding to the challenges for Chief Justice Roberts, the Supreme Court’s latest term, which ended in June, was particularly bruising and divisive.
—Jess Bravin, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2018
Marcus ends her book by wondering whether the neutral ideal of the court can survive the bruising battle of Kavanaugh’s confirmation process.
—John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2020
The new normal Friday marked an end to what has already been a bruising earnings season for the world’s largest oil companies.
—Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 1 May 2020
That did not stop them from using their second pick in the draft on the bruising and proficient A.J. Dillon, who ran for 4,382 yards and 38 touchdowns at Boston College.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruising
Adjective
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That this sincere notion dovetails with an itch to vacate her dour, oppressive home only adds to her determination.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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To be sure, Florida had its attractions, one of which was the sunny weather, although air conditioning was still rare at the time, and the heat and humidity could be oppressive for much of the year.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Biden’s physical deterioration was so severe in the second half of his presidency that aides privately talked about the possibility of a wheelchair, according to an excerpt of a new book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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For both types of validators, slashing costs will drop majorly.—
Amor Sexton,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The renowned American sculptor was more accessible at a smaller scale with a formidable presence at TEFAF New York.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Hewitt had formidable ammunition in waging his wars.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The fertility journey can be stressful, time-consuming and costly.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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McQuarrie deals with these stressful, dangerous stunts by eliminating one risk factor: his fear.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The Ukrainian government alleges that the hacking group works for Russia’s Federal Security Service, or what was once the Soviet Union’s spy agency, the KGB.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Symantec has attributed the attack to a Russian hacking group called Shuckworm or Gamaredon, which has been active since at least 2013.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, Amazon did just that by holding an event in lower Manhattan that started later than expected, making the trek for a Univision spotlight in midtown more onerous.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 May 2025
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These new iterations link AI travel planning to the onerous task of booking the trip.—
Craig Stoltz,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Improper neck manipulation or excessive force can lead to serious injury, including nerve damage and muscle strain.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
12 May 2025
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With limited flexibility and few valuable trade assets, Milwaukee faces serious hurdles in building a contender around Antetokounmpo.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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“Bruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruising. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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