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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Some artificial-intelligence stocks that got knocked off their pedestals, in part due to a bruising July selloff, now represent attractive opportunities for investors, according to BofA analysts.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Plus, “moles” in China are leaking official secrets for profit, and the bruising race to rent in San Francisco goes into overdrive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Following a damaging transfer window last summer, and a bruising domestic season, Newcastle have shifted their approach.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
However, last season was a bruising one domestically - Newcastle finished in 12th place - and Howe watched Alexander Isak, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon leave within a year.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
It seemed like an impossibly long walk to cross the room to them, and they began a bruising barrage of comments.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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