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They appear to believe Democrats, as the side making demands in exchange for keeping the government open, will bear the brunt of the public's blame – as they have in some past shutdowns.

From BBC

"That failure in communication apparently is not their fault and I have to bear the brunt of that as a parent, which is £818 this year."

From BBC

As long as the national conversation remains focused on trans scapegoats rather than real solutions, gun violence will continue to be a uniquely American sickness — and the trans community will continue to bear the brunt of unwarranted hate simply for existing.

From Salon

H Dock was designed to bear the brunt of storms, with closely-spaced pilings designed to absorb and dissipate energy before it reached interior docks.

Women, who make up seven in 10 of garment workers in the region, are set to bear the brunt of the tariffs.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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