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

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

From BBC • Jan. 20, 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

Because I spent the first six years of my life with Tribesmen who taught me mercy and compassion instead of brutality and hatred?

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir