bear the brunt of
Example Sentences
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The far north-west of Scotland will bear the brunt of the winds.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
These young performers are the film’s secret weapon, since in practical, lived terms they bear the brunt of the existential hand-wringing on the part of all the adults.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
But U.S. states along the northern border, such as North Dakota and Michigan, will likely bear the brunt of the levies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
Mundín says that our uncle has been feeling bad that he got out just in time, leaving my father and Tío Toni and others to bear the brunt of the dictator’s son’s wrath.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
