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

There are dozens of auto startups in the cutthroat Chinese market, and many won’t survive, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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

“You know, in ancient Greece, Aristophanes would write plays about how much of a dipshit Socrates was and perform them right there in Athens. Talk about cutthroat, right?”

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King