cutthroat
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The Hartford metropolitan area, with a population of 1.2 million, is the most cutthroat home buying market in the U.S., according to Zillow’s 2026 ranking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
They reflect a cutthroat competition occurring between weight-loss drugmakers in the US, as they look to capitalise on a potential sales bonanza in the country, where the obesity rate among adults is roughly 40%.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
German carmaker BMW reported a three percent fall in annual profit on Thursday, despite US tariffs and cutthroat competition in China, far smaller than the double-digit plunges seen at rivals.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
Many other famous people have done that, even in Banks’ famously cutthroat industry.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
Suddenly she’s as cutthroat as when she bargains, and I’m a little scared of her.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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