bear the brunt
Example Sentences
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Scotland is expected to bear the brunt of the rainfall once again, with prolonged heavy rain raising the risk of localised surface water flooding.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
“This dynamic also means we expect to see consumer sentiment continue to grind lower, as middle- and lower-income households bear the brunt of inflation’s impact on their household budgets,” RBC writes.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
“We bear the brunt of everything. This is really a layered tsunami of hurt.”
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
Truckers, farmers and airlines may bear the brunt of the impact first.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
Walter had to bear the brunt of the cross-examination that Yutar had prepared for me.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
