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John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2020
The new normal Friday marked an end to what has already been a bruising earnings season for the world’s largest oil companies.
—Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 1 May 2020
That did not stop them from using their second pick in the draft on the bruising and proficient A.J. Dillon, who ran for 4,382 yards and 38 touchdowns at Boston College.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2020
Morgan has bruising words for British leaders, as well.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 19 Apr. 2020
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Marcus ends her book by wondering whether the neutral ideal of the court can survive the bruising battle of Kavanaugh’s confirmation process.
—John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2020
The new normal Friday marked an end to what has already been a bruising earnings season for the world’s largest oil companies.
—Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 1 May 2020
That did not stop them from using their second pick in the draft on the bruising and proficient A.J. Dillon, who ran for 4,382 yards and 38 touchdowns at Boston College.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2020
Morgan has bruising words for British leaders, as well.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 19 Apr. 2020
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Audiences also freaked out about the film's oppressive tight spaces and extremely effective horror sequences, giving The Descent its reputation as one of the scariest films of the 21st century.Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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The oppressive noon heat stifled my brain while sweat streamed from my temples.Alexis Landau, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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These and other foodborne illnesses can cause nausea or vomiting, or even more severe complications.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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The Keller Fire was burning amid homes and forestry — in particular a Eucalyptus grove — and red flag warnings for severe fire conditions.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Accompanied by a versatile backing band of no less than 30 musicians, Wonder — clad in demin and a black Detroit Tigers cap — soared through his extensive repertoire, showing off his formidable abilities as a musician as well as his love for his audience.Caryn Rose, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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An underlying theme of those lawsuits has been that Combs, who already has a troubled history with abuse allegations, did not act alone and was enabled by a network of people in his formidable empire.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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The final six outs were stressful, with Blake Treinen taking care of the eighth, and — in another unthinkable turn — starting pitcher Walker Buehler emerging for the save in the ninth.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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But for many neurodivergent people, small talk is more stressful than delivering a major presentation.Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Critics say increasing insurers' control of the program would trap consumers in health plans that are costlier to taxpayers and that can restrict their care, including by imposing onerous prior authorization requirements for some procedures.Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The researchers have to isolate the barks from all the other sounds that happen in the background of the videos, which makes the process onerous.Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
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People can develop serious kidney issues that require hospitalization.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Multi-talented artist Solange Knowles, 38, is typically private about her personal life, but the singer recently opened up about serious health issues she’s been battling since 2018.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 Oct. 2024
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Preparing for a surge so early may feel burdensome when there’s no surge immediately on the horizon, but my experience has shown that there’s rarely time during a crisis for careful consideration.Dennis DuFour, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The other side: Alex Pedersen, a former council member who chaired the city's transportation committee, argued in a statement of opposition that the levy would be financially burdensome, unfair and ineffective.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
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This helps regulate your core body temperature during transitions and strenuous activity.Outside Online, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024
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They are possibly trapped in their own queerness and desires, as they are forced to work in some of the most strenuous labor that colonialism has inflicted.Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Bruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruising. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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