brutal
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Alexander, who went into debt to his record label to pay for the staging, called the experience "brutal" and advised future contestants to "get a good therapist".
From BBC • May 17, 2026
But during cross-examination of Altman on Tuesday, Musk’s lawyer, Steven Molo, opened with a brutal barrage of questions about his character: “Are you completely trustworthy?” he asked.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
But the president also bought a number of software stocks amid the sector’s brutal selloff as artificial-intelligence fears spooked investors earlier this year.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
This is a particularly brutal passage but it will resonate with many who have served this government as ministers or officials, including some who are still in those roles.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“It was cruel,” said Dumbledore softly, “that you and Sirius had such a short time together. A brutal ending to what should have been a long and happy relationship.”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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