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brutal

[broot-l] / ˈbrut l /




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"Life is brutal, but it is also a paradise, and it's about going through many different moments," said Sonza, who is from Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

This approach would be brutal in execution and expensive to sustain, but unambiguous in strategic effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Whether driven by survival needs, conflict, or both, this behavior reveals a complex and sometimes brutal side of Neanderthal life.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Software stocks are experiencing another brutal selloff on Thursday, and one technical strategist suggests more pain could be ahead for the beaten-down sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Looking up at my grandpa, I realize that he tried everything to help his friends, even risking death and taking a brutal beating.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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