ruthless
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Her work is unlike anything I’ve seen this year, a ruthless and surprising turn from someone who’s struggled to find the right type of script for her unique style and physicality.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Hogh is looking more ruthless than he did on Monday, when he had chances and didn't take them," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
“We play only where we have real competitive advantage, or we can build one, and we’re ruthless about where we put our money,” said Ford Chief Executive Jim Farley in a call Tuesday with analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
He received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his portrayal of the charming but ruthless businessman, whom he portrayed off and on from 1982 to 2008.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
“We need to be cautious and smart and ruthless if it comes to that.”
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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