bruiser

Example Sentences

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She is the ultimate bruiser, a prolific trash-talker and a notorious pest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Edwards is a bruiser and Dobbins offers explosiveness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2024

On that front, the tip of the spear is 7-foot bruiser Oumar Ballo, who averages 13 points and 10 rebounds a game, recording 33 putbacks this season, according to Hoop-Math.com.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024

Or Jason Statham, the comically gifted bruiser now promoted to the series’ lead, doing, well, pretty much anything?

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2023

“What’s with those gloves he wears?” the bruiser asked.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo