dog-eat-dog
Example Sentences
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The music industry is dog-eat-dog — you’re just trying to stay relevant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2025
It's worth noting that, even before the invention of streaming, the world of US chat shows was always a competitive, dog-eat-dog world.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2025
“That’s a big thing. It’s a grown-man game here. A dog-eat-dog world. Got to get off to a better start.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 4, 2023
It is tempting to say that “Killing It,” on Peacock, is a satire of dog-eat-dog capitalism.
From New York Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
Life on the streets was a dog-eat-dog world.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
