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ruthless

[rooth-lis] / ˈruθ lɪs /


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He says Scotland can be ruthless but need to be more ruthless, more often.

From BBC

In 2010, she was a finalist for the National Book Award for “So Much for That,” an empathetic account of a married couple facing terminal illness within a ruthless American health-care system.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is a ruthless, complete player, lethal from both sides of the baseline, able to scramble, extend points and hit drop shots when he needs to.

From The Wall Street Journal

Zverev played at a high level, but was not ruthless enough when it mattered.

From BBC

He grabbed a 3-0 lead in less than 20 minutes on his way to a ruthless win, sealing it with his fifth ace.

From Barron's