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brutal

[broot-l] / ˈbrut l /




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Tech workers are navigating a crossroads in their careers and a brutal job market.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The book beat out a story about a suburban witch by French novelist and playwright Marie NDiaye as well as Brazilian Ana Paula Maia's dystopian read about a brutal prison colony.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Cherifa, who is in her sixties, was one of about 10 Malian refugees who spoke to AFP from neighbouring Mauritania about the brutal violence meted out against civilians.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Instead, the U.S. and its allies face a brutal energy-market reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

In spite of Vic’s brutal honesty, it felt great to finally unburden all of this on someone.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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