cruel
Example Sentences
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“This is wrong, it is cruel, and we will take every step possible to defend the kids and families depending on all of us right now.”
From Salon
“As prosecutors, our duty is to ensure justice for victims and protect public safety, and the defendant’s cruel actions in this case continue to warrant the 50-years-to-life sentence that was imposed.”
From Los Angeles Times
Their first adventures journey far from that horror, with each discrete story translated through Spear and Fang’s movements through their cruel, fantastic world.
From Salon
Football is a cruel game, so it's important we tried to create a little bit of energy and a little bit of spirit.
From BBC
Another motivation was what she called the constant, cruel comments she received online.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
