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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Although Stokes' success rate is the best of any England captain since 1981, he described the bruising 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia last winter as his "toughest time" as captain.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Manufacturing is at the heart of everything the world’s largest food company is doing as it tries to revive its shares following a bruising spell.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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
But my arrival was controversial, a bruising initiation.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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