brutality

Example Sentences

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In Macron's remarks, he said he preferred "respect to bullies" and the "rule of law to brutality".

From BBC

He said France, and Europe at-large, will not “passively accept the law of the strongest,” and “We do prefer respect to bullies and we do prefer rule of law to brutality.”

From Salon

But if you admire DaCosta’s brutality, please do watch “Hedda,” her take on Henrik Ibsen, which is getting a current Oscar push.

From Los Angeles Times

The US-based Institute for the Study of War said authorities were using "an unprecedented level of brutality to suppress protests", noting reports of protest activity had sharply declined.

From Barron's

Some were there to speak out against police brutality as well.

From Los Angeles Times