Example Sentences

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And with “The Devil Wears Prada 2” — a brutally honest, important film that uses its blockbuster status to convey the timelessness of journalism, cinema and human creativity — they will.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

But Ford makes millions of cars External link annually, producing relatively low profit margins in a brutally competitive, slow-growing market.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

It was raining and brutally windy, and I nearly slid down a hill with my suitcase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But in the new series, Kayce’s serenity has been brutally shattered, forcing him to find a new path forward after an unimaginable tragedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

The brutally cold splash was necessary to wake her and brace for whatever “unpleasantness” might lie ahead.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood