cutthroat

Example Sentences

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But when the inevitably cutthroat social dynamics of in-groups and out-groups lead the other players to turn on comedian Ron Funches, not even the ice-blooded Rausch can live with himself.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

After decades in which China churned out much of what the world consumed from within its vast borders, its factories now face overcapacity, cutthroat competition and weak domestic consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

At the same time, Yeti is seeing sales growth outside the cutthroat drinkware category.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The fashion industry, with its cutthroat and trend-cycling nature, is as daunting as ever to enter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Kabuo remembered trolling for cutthroat with Carl— they were twelve years old, long before the war—in a borrowed, weathered rowboat.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson