ruthless

Example Sentences

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To his critics, he was a ruthless autocrat who steered the nation on a path of societal and economic isolation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Samson toppled the pillars of the West Indies bowling attack in a methodical manner - expertly picking his moments to attack and increase the tempo of the chase with ruthless calculation.

From BBC

But the Shah was a problematic figure, obscene in his displays of wealth and ruthless in his suppression of dissent.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet it’s a good time to revive a play about a ruthless leader who bamboozles the public while wreaking havoc on his government.

From Los Angeles Times

And nowhere is more ruthless than Red Bull.

From BBC