brutal
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It was a brutal takedown of Hart that could only be accomplished by the utmost respect and love from his peers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The prime minister told his cabinet that he would “get on with governing” following brutal losses in local council and mayoral elections last week.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
"The world is becoming more brutal and more fragmented, hence why we need more international cooperation," Arnaud Suquet, France's ambassador to Kenya, told Kenyan channel NTV on Friday.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
In the immediate aftermath of the brutal 1989 crackdown on students who had protested in Tiananmen Square, dissident astrophysicist Fang Lizhi sought refuge in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Alternatively a Jarvey may be used, though many wizards nowadays find this method of gnome-control too brutal.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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