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Recent Examples of bruising
John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2020
The University of Maryland, College Park has been at the center of most of the bruising scandals, most notably the death of a 19-year-old football player Jordan McNair and ensuing reports of a troubled culture within the athletic department.
—Talia Richman, baltimoresun.com, 9 Nov. 2019
Even Mr Macron’s domestic standing has started to recover, having taken a bruising soon after coming into office.
—The Economist, 7 Nov. 2019
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
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Adjective
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 University of Maryland, College Park has been at the center of most of the bruising scandals, most notably the death of a 19-year-old football player Jordan McNair and ensuing reports of a troubled culture within the athletic department.
—Talia Richman, baltimoresun.com, 9 Nov. 2019
Even Mr Macron’s domestic standing has started to recover, having taken a bruising soon after coming into office.
—The Economist, 7 Nov. 2019
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruising
Adjective
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Drawing from the histories of women detained for their political beliefs, the work explores how care, resistance and survival persist even under the most oppressive conditions.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Director Tony Williams masterfully curates a mood of oppressive dread from the opening minutes through the bloody climax and explosive final frames, making this one of the very best Australian horror films of all time.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The songs are at times over-the-top, at others lacerating in their introspection about everything from the anxiety of aging to the anguished choice to terminate a pregnancy.—
Adam Bradley Luis Alberto Rodriguez Carlos Nazario,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When his condition escalated to severe pneumonia and sepsis, his heart stopped and the team performed CPR, according to a press release on the case.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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And while there are signs the selling has become overdone, the ructions in the industry caused by artificial intelligence applications are severe enough that pricing a bottom has become a fraught exercise.—
Bernard Goyder,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The company’s leadership was too focused on slashing costs and not enough on investing back into its brands, particularly at a time when consumer tastes were changing.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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And now Tom Pohlad is expecting a competitive team to be built from that rubble while simultaneously slashing payroll by another $30 million.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The few who did manage to pass through from Egypt described an arduous and exhausting journey.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Once a scam crosses into real estate and civil law, families are often left to navigate an expensive and exhausting legal system on their own.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And, the silver prices are clearly displayed, with no haggling or hidden fees at checkout, which can feel refreshing in a market that often lacks transparency.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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That move would include a short-term stopgap to keep DHS running, but senators are still haggling over how long the continuing resolution would be.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Schwesinger was the favorite coming into the night after a tremendous year at middle linebacker for a formidable Browns defense despite what the record may say in 2025.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Premiering every week on HBO to rave reviews from fans and critics alike, this season has kicked things into fifth gear and created a formidable villain in newcomer Whitney Halberstram (Max Minghella).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fintech and Digital Payments Are Simplifying Wedding Budgets Managing wedding finances has historically been one of the most stressful aspects of planning.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Many now use them for emotional support, relationship advice, and comfort during stressful or painful moments.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Bruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruising. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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