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: the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
bear the brunt of the storm
the brunt of the struggle with the German army fell upon the Russians—
Walter Lippmann
Walter Lippmann2
: the greater part : burden
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the brunt of the responsibility fell on her shoulders
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In the coming days, Palestinians will be forced to bear the full brunt of Israel's violence.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 29 May 2024
Guns in schools:Arizona's K-12 schools and police face flood of gun threats, lockdowns, guns
Adults often the reason kids get easy access to firearms, but kids face brunt
Because the state lacks laws meant to inhibit a minor's access to firearms, Arizona parents are rarely charged.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
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Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 29 May 2024
Guns in schools:Arizona's K-12 schools and police face flood of gun threats, lockdowns, guns
Adults often the reason kids get easy access to firearms, but kids face brunt
Because the state lacks laws meant to inhibit a minor's access to firearms, Arizona parents are rarely charged.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Brunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunt. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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brunt
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: the main force or stress (as of an attack)
the brunt of the storm
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