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cruelty

[kroo-uhl-tee] / ˈkru əl ti /


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"It's the gift we give to an audience, it's just to ruminate on that very serious subject, antisemitism, cruelty of all kinds, hatred of the other," Lithgow said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Altman didn’t build a culture of silence through cruelty.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

That image is a family portrait, albeit one crisscrossed with cruelty and deception, including fraudulent bloodlines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It really showcases her talent for the English language by fitting so much cruelty and stupidity into just six words.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Usually cruelty inspired Ruth May no end, and I was just desperate to help her get her spirits back.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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