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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Draper has been hampered by bone bruising in his serving arm for more than a year, but said at the weekend, external he was "feeling physically good" before the Mubadala DC Open.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The negotiations have been so bruising that bad blood has built up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Hefty declines in vehicle deliveries in China are also taking a toll: both Volkswagen and BMW posted bruising second-quarter sales drops in the country, where domestic brands have offered steep discounts to win over customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The result can be swelling, bruising, bleeding, blisters and discoloration of the skin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The summer of 2011 turned out to be especially bruising for Barack.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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