ruthless
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What’s really driving the buzz is Sullivan’s aura—the self-assuredness and cockiness that scorers need in a ruthless sport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
In a perfect world, we could focus our ire on the cynical, greedy and ruthless celebrities who treat their fans as saps.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Steam rolled for 133 just after lunch in Birmingham on Wednesday they looked rudderless against opponents who were ruthless.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Shelton, however, was ruthless as Alcaraz's level dropped sharply and embarked on a run of nine unanswered games to claim the second set and take charge of the third.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
“I dread them as much. They are ruthless as the Cauldron-Born, their strength even greater. They go afoot, yet they are swift, with much endurance. Fatigue, hunger, and thirst mean little to them.”
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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