brutal
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Over the first two days at Aronimink, with the more severe aspects of the course set-up generating much discussion, it felt more like the brutal examination usually reserved for the US Open.
From BBC • May 16, 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
The latter was maybe even more brutal since Hearts were seven minutes away from glory before Dundee substitute Albert Kidd struck twice at Dens Park.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
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
Aurelio, the regular dishwasher, did this every morning, but today the job had fallen to me and it was brutal.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
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