cut-throat
Example Sentences
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Pressure to cut costs has intensified as Chinese brands have sought to export their way out of cut-throat competition at home, threatening European carmakers on their home turf.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
After many high-profile corporate customers complained about the high fees attached to AI models, OpenAI is considering discounting its services as competition with Anthropic gets cut-throat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
I had always believed that providing good hospitality was important in such a cut-throat industry and a way of managers having a time to mix and meet.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
The 46-year-old former Kent captain also said England's selection policy will become more cut-throat compared to the past when certain players have almost appeared undroppable.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
He closed the cut-throat razor, put it down on the side of the sink, dabbed at his tiny cut with a toilet paper swab.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
