bear the brunt
Example Sentences
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But many small and medium-size Canadian business owners are expected to bear the brunt of the pain, and some fear they could be put out of business without a resolution to the trade spat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
“U.S. sellers and exporters, such as farmers, will have lower sales in Canada, and some sectors of the economy will hurt badly and bear the brunt of the pain,” Sohn said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
However, concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom and questions over the eye-watering sums pumped into the sector continue to dog traders, as tech firms bear the brunt of selling.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
It forecasts that the NHS will bear the brunt of the financial burden – £200,000 in the first year of the legislation, rising to as much as £342,973 after 20 years.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 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
