jugular
Example Sentences
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“It’s really going for the jugular, and in a major way,” said Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, a Washington think tank.
At 21-0 up, they were camped on the Argentina line, looking to go for the jugular.
From BBC
The relentless nature of the way Hearts began the game, going at Celtic's jugular in a way that only teams with true belief really can.
From BBC
The injury to Lee's jugular vein, though requiring extensive surgery, was not critical - but he now campaigns behind bulletproof glass, wearing a bulletproof vest, surrounded by agents carrying ballistic briefcases.
From BBC
Against the Aztecs, Terry’s mindset was to frame the ball, trying not to do too much, but going for the jugular.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
