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brutality

[broo-tal-i-tee] / bruˈtæl ɪ ti /


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Members come and go, styles evolve with the times and tools available, but wherever Reznor and Ross are gathered in the name of elegant brutality, the band can follow anywhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

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

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

Each day in the store I watched the brutality with growing hate, yet trying to keep my feelings from registering in my face.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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