Brawn Definition & Meaning

Example Sentences

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General manager Bill Guerin prioritized size, brawn and checking prowess over elite scoring ability, which meant leaving several of America’s most dynamic offensive threats at home.

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Her particular combination of brawn and skill isn’t just rare.

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The way to make Superman cool again was to highlight his brawn.

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“At this stage in life, using my brain instead of brawn is a better fit for me,” says Miner.

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Practices focus more on brain than brawn, emphasizing the strategy, reads and fine-tuned execution that might decide close games.

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