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
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
In the resulting civil war, he showed a characteristic combination of ruthlessness, duplicity and skill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Orchestrated by the brilliant Finn Russell and playing with a ruthlessness that a shell-shocked England could not contain, the Scots were a team reborn.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
My pop underestimated the ruthlessness of his coworkers.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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