bore
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O'Neill bore the brunt of that in the January window, constantly being quizzed about new recruits and constantly having to reply that the club was working hard but there's nothing much to report.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The technology sector bore the brunt of losses Monday as investors cashed out following a breathtaking surge in recent months powered by a race into all things linked to artificial intelligence.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Suozzi didn’t co-chair in 2024, but the invitation bore his name again, a federal filing shows.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
What’s more, the apples his trees bore were not destined for cobblers and pies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The pirate to whom the squawk box was attached bore the brunt of the abuse, as the parrot flapped in a panic around his head.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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