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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The firm bought big stakes in United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and Southwest Airlines in 2016, betting that consolidation had tempered the industry’s tendency for bruising fare wars that squeezed profits.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The White House says Trump's leg swelling is caused by a vein issue while the bruising is due to his enthusiastic consumption of aspirin.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
He appeared to have a bruising around his eyes.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Midterm elections have been bruising for most modern presidents.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Seeing women and their children walking happily along a street, I’d feel a pang of longing followed by a bruising wallop of inadequacy.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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