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brutal

[broot-l] / ˈbrut l /




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Stocks jumped in afternoon trade Thursday, with investors loading back up on tech shares following a brutal two-session selloff, after President Donald Trump said he no longer plans to strike Iran tonight.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The night before a brutal semifinal, Mussolini reportedly dined with the Swedish referee—who went on to officiate the final too.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

A second straight Knicks loss would have been a brutal capper to a nasty 48 hours in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

After another brutal selloff, the stock market is poised to advance in something of a Knicks-esque comeback.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

December of 1941 is a brutal month for the Philippines, especially in Manila.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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