barbaric

Example Sentences

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Even when they used it, both sides knew that fire was a controversial weapon that could make its user look barbaric.

From Washington Post

"Vladimir Putin is at the head of this machine and should be tried as a war criminal along with those who directly and indirectly implement barbaric warfare."

From Reuters

“The looting of Ukraine’s export commodities, including grain and steel, has already resulted in higher prices and people dying of hunger worldwide. These barbaric actions must be stopped, and Russia must pay in full.”

From Washington Times

"The resolve and the bravery of the Ukrainian people, supported by their allies across the world, has doomed Putin's barbaric invasion to failure," he said.

From BBC

The Police Federation for Northern Ireland condemned what it called an "appalling and barbaric act of violence on an off-duty officer".

From BBC