brutal
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Parks thought moving further north of the equator would mean an escape from brutal summers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
While the blacklist does not freeze finances immediately, it triggers a brutal operational penalty on 30 June.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
A brutal 2026 has finally caught up to software stocks, reversing years of outperformance.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
The irony is brutal: For years, Nick was stuck in a town with limited economic prospects, but at least he had his beloved wife and little girl.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
For this reason, the treatment of lepers has historically been brutal in many parts of the world.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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