brutally

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But this light touch is frustrating for a film that is otherwise candid about the ways we live and the patterns we stumble into, often brutally so.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The world No. 1 was eliminated in the second round of the French Open after wilting in brutally hot Parisian conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Hastings became known for implementing a unique and controversial culture of radical transparency, where employee evaluations are brutally candid and average performances can be grounds for termination.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

But Ford makes millions of cars External link annually, producing relatively low profit margins in a brutally competitive, slow-growing market.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“You have,” I said frankly, but at the same time, as I felt, brutally.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker