cruelty

Example Sentences

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Viewers accused the show of cruelty and humiliating Tran by making her relive her trauma on live television.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

This is a novel about pettiness, middle-class superficiality, disloyalty, prejudice and cruelty, with this coterie of rather vile friends acting as a microcosm for a society in decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Use of fur in the global fashion industry has dramatically fallen in recent years due to concerns about animal cruelty, changing trends and new synthetic alternatives.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

"Now, with the child cruelty register, we are building on that progress, giving safeguarding teams the tools and visibility they need to prevent further abuse," said Paula.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Jody was not moved by an impulse of cruelty; he was bored with the long hot afternoon.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck