law of the jungle

Example Sentences

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"A select few countries should not have privileges based on self-interest, and the world cannot revert to the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak," Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said at the World Economic Forum this month.

From Barron's

She said the UK and its allies should collectively say "we cannot have breaches of international law like this. We cannot have the law of the jungle."

From BBC

President Xi gave a toast to say the world must "never return to the law of the jungle".

From BBC

"There is no place for this type of conduct, retribution or the law of the jungle."

From BBC

Do that, the Law of the Jungle takes over and good team beats bad team.

From Seattle Times