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brutality

[broo-tal-i-tee] / bruˈtæl ɪ ti /


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Crump is known for representing relatives of victims of high-profile police brutality cases.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Like Marge, they refute brutality and rally against it.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

In Macron's remarks, he said he preferred "respect to bullies" and the "rule of law to brutality".

From BBC • Jan. 20, 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

Its restlessness and brutality had dropped away as if cut off by a knife.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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