brutal
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Tech workers are navigating a crossroads in their careers and a brutal job market.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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
It it the latest carmaker on the continent to embrace more affordable EVs in the face of brutal competition from Chinese rivals looking to make inroads overseas.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Instead, the U.S. and its allies face a brutal energy-market reality.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Balthamos seized the moment to stumble forward again, and the priest felt himself dragged after him as another brutal pang wrenched his heart.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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