brutal
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For pilgrims travelling from outside the region, the harsh desert climate can be brutal.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
The returning Robert Baloucoune scored a superb try for brief respite, but Baptiste Erdocio and Wilfrid Hounkpatin responded in brutal fashion to end any faint hopes of a comeback.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
That, along with low pay, lousy conditions and brutal management techniques, limited its appeal.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
After a brutal winter in New York and as her parents got older, she decided to move back to Los Angeles in 2003.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The throbbing in my head was so brutal, I had to clench my teeth to keep from getting sick all over myself.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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