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brunt

[bruhnt] / brʌnt /


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And bearing the brunt of ever-speedier takeouts are delivery riders scrambling to meet tight deadlines for a pittance.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Memory prices for PCs, smartphones, and gaming consoles are spiking and manufacturers have to adjust, with consumers bearing the brunt of the inflation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Asia has been bearing the brunt of Gulf disruptions since the start of the Iran war, as major importers—including China, India, Japan and South Korea—heavily rely on oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Southern California has caught the brunt of the surge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

On the opposite side of the cellar, a wooden crate shielded a bowl full of challah dough from the brunt of the river’s chill.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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