ruthlessness
Example Sentences
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As Barbara argues, “I also think he has demonstrated a level of ruthlessness and a willingness to file charges, even if he’s got to know they’re going to fall flat eventually.”
From Slate • May 7, 2026
Bayern had the electrifying ability of Olise, the explosive energy of Diaz and the ruthlessness of Kane.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
In six first-half minutes Forest went from 1-0 up to 4-0 up by capitalising on some Sunderland errors and displaying a ruthlessness in front of goal not seen in the first half of the season.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Wimps don’t survive the ruthlessness of Eastside politics as an outsider to become a congressmember at just 34.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
There were six more seasoned soldiers—all of them thrown out of the army for questionable behavior, which must have been truly questionable, given that Adarlan’s army was notorious for ruthlessness.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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