bare-knuckled

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But it is so bare-knuckled brutal, I'm honestly hesitant about putting it up.

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  • And yes, the bare-knuckled, broad-boned Bielski brothers rescued hundreds from imminent genocide in 1941, even establishing a settlement of survivors in the thick, unforgiving Belarussian forest. —  JAM! Showbiz
  • Barbara Walters, who took off the gloves for a day and attempted to engage Sen. McCain in a bare-knuckled political brawl. —  Gayired.com - Gay OnLine Community for Entertainment and Daily News
  • He was not a bare-knuckled brawler in Addington's mold, but Goldsmith arrived at Justice with no less confidence and strength of will. —  Mathaba Highlights Briefing
  • "This is bare-knuckled, indefensible political repression."
  • The filmmakers certainly know what they're selling in this glimpse into the world of underground bare-knuckled fights held in private spots all over New York.
 

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