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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It’s betting that in doing so developers can build low-income homes quicker and cheaper in a county with a bruising affordability and homelessness crisis.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Oh yeah, they’re bringing back longtime Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike, a bruising inside force for 14 seasons.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Although Newcastle reached the last 16 of the Champions League, and progressed to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup for a third time in four seasons, this has been a bruising campaign for Howe's side.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
U.S. stock futures rose, putting major indexes on pace to recover slightly after a bruising selloff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
His jaw drops; clearly, my bruising and swelling look worse than yesterday.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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