the brunt of
phrase
: 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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Women often bear the brunt of the shame and grief that comes from divorce, and for many women, divorce can be seen as a personal failure.
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Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Meanwhile, during Annecy, on June 24 France bore the brunt of its hottest day on record.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
29 June 2026
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Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Meanwhile, during Annecy, on June 24 France bore the brunt of its hottest day on record.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the brunt of
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“The brunt of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20brunt%20of. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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