brunt
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Nasdaq futures fell by 1.5%, with chip makers bearing the brunt of the selloff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Her racquet felt the brunt of her exasperation as she slammed it to the ground after offering a break point to Rybakina in the second set.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
The promise of building wealth slowly and sensibly feels more fantastical than ever for many people, as more households feel the brunt of rising costs and tightening budgets.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
“U.S. sellers and exporters, such as farmers, will have lower sales in Canada, and some sectors of the economy will hurt badly and bear the brunt of the pain,” Sohn said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The FBI still depended on her to handle the brunt of their code breaking.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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