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Recent Examples of bruising
Jess Bravin, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2018
Marcus ends her book by wondering whether the neutral ideal of the court can survive the bruising battle of Kavanaugh’s confirmation process.
—John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2020
The new normal Friday marked an end to what has already been a bruising earnings season for the world’s largest oil companies.
—Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 1 May 2020
That did not stop them from using their second pick in the draft on the bruising and proficient A.J. Dillon, who ran for 4,382 yards and 38 touchdowns at Boston College.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2020
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Adding to the challenges for Chief Justice Roberts, the Supreme Court’s latest term, which ended in June, was particularly bruising and divisive.
—Jess Bravin, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2018
Marcus ends her book by wondering whether the neutral ideal of the court can survive the bruising battle of Kavanaugh’s confirmation process.
—John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2020
The new normal Friday marked an end to what has already been a bruising earnings season for the world’s largest oil companies.
—Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 1 May 2020
That did not stop them from using their second pick in the draft on the bruising and proficient A.J. Dillon, who ran for 4,382 yards and 38 touchdowns at Boston College.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruising
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But the backdrops are rendered with an oppressive prettiness that has a perverse cheapening effect.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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The total absence of shadow is an oppressive sensation, which engenders a feeling similar to that of claustrophobia.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
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This ensures that critical issues are addressed promptly while less severe vulnerabilities are managed appropriately.Eoin Keary, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The last two winters in Southern California were some of the wettest on record, following historically severe drought for the better part of the last decade.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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For both types of validators, slashing costs will drop majorly.Amor Sexton, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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After navigating a few early hiccups—which included, of all things, snail slime—TikTok Shop proved formidable; the app’s surge in vendors outpaced competitors like Amazon, which TikTok ultimately wants to replace (or at least dethrone).Jason Parham, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Someone, anyone, needs to step up and take the reins here, as the Flyers have looked formidable otherwise.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Retirement Without the Stress Retirement doesn’t have to be stressful.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Brannigan explained that many women tend to overlook their weekday outfits, which can make choosing weekend outfits stressful.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Mandating compliance could push users toward centralized custodians, exposing them to risks such as hacking, data breaches, and authoritarian surveillance.Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Enemy countries have dedicated hacking teams fighting for information domination on an astounding scale - which is illustrated by this hack coming on the heels of the massive telecom hack pulled off over the last few months.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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What still isn’t known Many questions remain about how investors can effectively assess impact risks without creating potentially onerous reporting requirements – for themselves or their clients.Helet Botha, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Now, Barrage and others see a final version that is far less onerous.Hugh Son, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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And with a game against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, that streak has a serious chance to continue.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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So by ’22, the Panthers were ready to give Darnold some serious competition in training camp.Charlotte Observer, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Bruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruising. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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