the brunt of
idiom
: the main force or effect of (something harmful or dangerous)
Cities on the coast felt/bore the brunt of the storm.
His troops took the brunt of the enemy attack.
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Moreover, depending on where the rinsing jets are located, the bottom shelf can take the brunt of water pressure more so than the top shelf, which is inherently meant for more delicate items such as glassware.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Women especially, who often carry the brunt of childcare responsibilities, are disproportionately pushed out by a strict policy.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Final approval of the projects would be terrible news for all Californians, but especially for the families who live in nearby Buttonwillow, Taft, Tupman, Bakersfield and Lost Hills, who have borne the brunt of the fossil fuel industry’s pollution for decades.
—Nayamin Martinez, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Vulnerable populations, including low-income communities and those living in flood-prone areas, often bear the brunt of these disasters.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Women especially, who often carry the brunt of childcare responsibilities, are disproportionately pushed out by a strict policy.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Final approval of the projects would be terrible news for all Californians, but especially for the families who live in nearby Buttonwillow, Taft, Tupman, Bakersfield and Lost Hills, who have borne the brunt of the fossil fuel industry’s pollution for decades.
—Nayamin Martinez, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Vulnerable populations, including low-income communities and those living in flood-prone areas, often bear the brunt of these disasters.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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