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brunt

[bruhnt] / brʌnt /


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“With cyclicals bearing the brunt of margin pressure and earnings uncertainty, the relative story shifts back toward the U.S., where earnings growth is increasingly dominated by resilient, high‑margin, AI‑ and tech‑enabled sectors,” they said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Makers of glass bottles too are bearing the brunt of the war.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Labour leaders warned that miners are bearing the brunt of the sudden policy shift.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The short-range missiles can travel 200 to 300 miles, meaning they likely were fired from the territory of Persian Gulf countries that have taken the brunt of Iranian drone and missile attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

He hauled me over the edge, taking the brunt of my weight.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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