brutality
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Throw in the fact that Ryan Coogler’s historical horror smash “Sinners” was up for a record 16 awards, and genuine, defiant progress in the face of constant inhuman brutality seemed like a real possibility.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026
In a joint letter in January 2025, they appealed to Putin directly to look into allegations of brutality in his unit.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
But if you admire DaCosta’s brutality, please do watch “Hedda,” her take on Henrik Ibsen, which is getting a current Oscar push.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
The US-based Institute for the Study of War said authorities were using "an unprecedented level of brutality to suppress protests", noting reports of protest activity had sharply declined.
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
But he was always swearing that he would do better; it was, perhaps, the brutality of his penitence that had kept them together for so long.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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