bruising
Britishadjective
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causing bruises, as by a blow
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aggressively antagonistic; hurtful
four months of bruising negotiation
noun
Example Sentences
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Larry Ellison's financial guarantee was what finally won over the Warner Bros. board, sealing Paramount's victory in a bruising bidding war with Netflix.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The analysts’ remarks came after Lululemon on Thursday cut its full-year forecast for the year, following a bruising proxy battle with its founder, Chip Wilson, which management said hurt the company’s reputation and sales.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris signaled interest in the seat shortly after her bruising 2024 loss to Trump.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The report mentions bruising that appears on Trump’s hands.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
As we walk, the preacher keeps my right arm in a bruising grip, but I can’t shake him off without dropping my dinner.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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