brute

Example Sentences

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Through Spear’s resurrection, “Primal” is quietly delivering a zombie drama that’s strangely life-affirming, led by a tenderhearted brute who is sensitive to the other voiceless, helpless beings around him.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

There’s truth in it: This brute world respects strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

And by the sheer brute force of its size, bond markets force both the subjects of its wrath, and the investors that rely on them, into submission.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

In high school, Raymond could afford to get by with brute force.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2025

"Don't argue with me, for heaven's sake, woman! This little brute Matilda or whatever her name is has stink-bombed my study! There's no doubt about it! Thank you for suggesting it."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl