bruising

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Manufacturing is at the heart of everything the world’s largest food company is doing as it tries to revive its shares following a bruising spell.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Speaking at a press conference in London on Monday, Barnaby's mother Emma Webber said: "It has been brutal, bruising and harrowing beyond measure - but it was so very necessary. "

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The analysts’ remarks came after Lululemon on Thursday cut its full-year forecast for the year, following a bruising proxy battle with its founder, Chip Wilson, which management said hurt the company’s reputation and sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Former Vice President Kamala Harris signaled interest in the seat shortly after her bruising 2024 loss to Trump.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

There was bruising around one of his eyes, but he was definitely staring at her, and if it weren’t for his heart, she wouldn’t have known what to make of the expression.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny