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brutality

[broo-tal-i-tee] / bruˈtæl ɪ ti /


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The leaders of Northern Ireland's five main political parties issued a joint statement condemning the incident, saying "there is no place in our society for this kind of brutality".

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The head of refereeing said Johnston's tackle did not meet the "criteria" in terms of "excessive force", "brutality" and "endangering the safety of an opponent".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

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

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

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, which opposed police brutality and engaged in political and social programs in big cities, was founded that year too.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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