ruthlessly

Example Sentences

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But two days later, Djokovic left Centre Court having been ruthlessly swept aside by world number one Jannik Sinner in straight sets.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

Nathan Lane was in a tight race with John Lithgow, who won for his ruthlessly uncompromising portrayal of a wrathful and dyspeptic Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s “Giant.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Are two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder too ruthlessly excellent to be loved?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

We’ve been able to ruthlessly and mostly successfully smother the group from threatening the U.S. mainland and American interests abroad.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

I had not expected such waves in a lake, but the wind whipped them up, and they buffeted me ruthlessly.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo