the brunt of
idiom
: the main force or effect of (something harmful or dangerous)
Cities on the coast felt/bore the brunt of the storm.
His troops took the brunt of the enemy attack.
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The war has engulfed the region, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Most of the gunfire has, so far this year, occurred in neighborhoods that for decades have borne the brunt of the city’s violence.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Zibanejad deserves the brunt of criticism for the line’s struggles given his contract and expectations, but Smith clearly hasn’t been the ideal top-six fit the New York envisioned either.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
For the frontline managers who bear the brunt of this challenge, the solution to keeping employees engaged starts with better visibility into team members’ contributions and buy-in.
—Ryan Wong, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Most of the gunfire has, so far this year, occurred in neighborhoods that for decades have borne the brunt of the city’s violence.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Zibanejad deserves the brunt of criticism for the line’s struggles given his contract and expectations, but Smith clearly hasn’t been the ideal top-six fit the New York envisioned either.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
For the frontline managers who bear the brunt of this challenge, the solution to keeping employees engaged starts with better visibility into team members’ contributions and buy-in.
—Ryan Wong, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“The brunt of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20brunt%20of. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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