bruising
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That, in turn, led to a flight back to government bonds, ending a bruising selloff that had driven Treasury yields to their highest levels in more than two decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
It's the latest chapter in a bruising year.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Solomon had a bruising stretch around 2022 to 2024 that cast his longevity as CEO into doubt among many partners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
One of the most prominent figures on the French right, Dati, 60, resigned as culture minister in February to concentrate on the Paris mayoral race in March but suffered a bruising defeat.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Poultice. With arnica for the bruising and comfrey for the broken bone.”
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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