ruthful

Example Sentences

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Solskjær’s side are too ruthful in attack and defence, but can offset these weaknesses by dominating opponents in midfield.

From The Guardian • Dec. 31, 2020

These little books contained, also, concise aphorisms and weighty words of advice like "After dinner rest awhile; after supper run a mile," and "Be vigilant, be truthful and your life will never be ruthful."

From A Son of the Middle Border by Garland, Hamlin

Never," answered Roxy with a ruthful smile; "but, Phyllis, in school I listen.

From Phyllis by Johnson, Percy D.

What doleful sight, what ruthful spectacle Hath fortune offered to my hapless heart?

From Locrine/Mucedorus by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)

Sometimes the skull and other members of the body were seen detached along the road-side or on a stump, having been taken from their peaceful repose by ruthful hands or hungry dogs.

From History of the Eighty-sixth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, during its term of service by Kinnear, John R.