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bloodthirsty

[bluhd-thur-stee] / ˈblʌdˌθɜr sti /


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Ironically, Brooks was sometimes mocked as too moderate by his more bloodthirsty constituents because he opposed premature secession, although he foresaw and supported the eventual breakup of the Union.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Jack O’Connell, Lola Kirke and Peter Dreimanis — the actors who terrorized the juke joint as bloodthirsty vampires in the movie — also snaked their way onto the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

That adds extra freight to his reminder that Katrina’s tragedy was entirely manmade — a whirlpool of failed levees, systems and common bloodthirsty inhumanity.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2025

It left some viewers perplexed, as they questioned what a bloodthirsty plant had to do with Christmas.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024

My costume would be her horrible wig-hair and a purse full of fruits and matches, and honey packets, and a general demeanor of bloodthirsty competition.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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