bear the brunt of
Example Sentences
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He noted that the new corridor will also mean cleaner air for communities near the port and along the route, which bear the brunt of their pollution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 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
“We bear the brunt of everything. This is really a layered tsunami of hurt.”
From Salon ● 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
