brutal
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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
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
This is a particularly brutal passage but it will resonate with many who have served this government as ministers or officials, including some who are still in those roles.
From BBC • May 14, 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
He wanted to complete what he had begun, but he overrode the brutal imperative of the hunter in him.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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