brutality

Example Sentences

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Ryan Coogler launched his career with an indie look at police brutality in America.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Anyone lampooned with a scintilla of brutality knows that an appearance can temporarily inoculate against accusations of humorlessness.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 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

Over the past two weeks, the clash between good and evil has seemed to be approaching a climax, and the brutality has escalated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Despite the brutality, the students were committed to nonviolence and for the most part bore the insults and indignities without striking back.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson