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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For now, volunteer laborers will continue to bear the brunt of generative AI moderation.
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Ars Technica, 17 Feb. 2025
Eversource and National Grid are bearing the brunt of the complaints.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
Notably, his voters, especially American farmers, appear to bear the brunt of his actions.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2025
As Variety reported, multiple Academy voters have expressed sympathy that Saldaña has had to bear the brunt of the controversy, as communication between Netflix and Gascón’s PR team has ceased.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
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Ars Technica, 17 Feb. 2025
Eversource and National Grid are bearing the brunt of the complaints.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
Notably, his voters, especially American farmers, appear to bear the brunt of his actions.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2025
As Variety reported, multiple Academy voters have expressed sympathy that Saldaña has had to bear the brunt of the controversy, as communication between Netflix and Gascón’s PR team has ceased.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
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“The brunt of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20brunt%20of. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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