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brunt

noun as in bad end of a situation

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The province of Cebu, which suffered the brunt of the damage, declared a state of calamity early on Wednesday, after thousands spent the night on the streets amid repeated aftershocks.

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They appear to believe Democrats, as the side making demands in exchange for keeping the government open, will bear the brunt of the public's blame – as they have in some past shutdowns.

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He is normally adored by American fans, given he plays on the PGA Tour, but this week he bore the brunt of the barbs.

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The area, which is crucial to the country's defence, is bearing the brunt of Russia's invasion, including daily attacks from drones and missiles.

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Certainly, by any measure, Latinos are bearing the brunt of immigration enforcement.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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