ruthlessness
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Mnangagwa -- nicknamed "The Crocodile" because of his ruthlessness -- came to power in 2017 in a military-backed coup that ousted Robert Mugabe at the age of 93 and after 37 years in power.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
As Barbara argues, “I also think he has demonstrated a level of ruthlessness and a willingness to file charges, even if he’s got to know they’re going to fall flat eventually.”
From Slate ● May 7, 2026
Wimps don’t survive the ruthlessness of Eastside politics as an outsider to become a congressmember at just 34.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
In the resulting civil war, he showed a characteristic combination of ruthlessness, duplicity and skill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
They were the actions of a man frustrated with the immorality of apartheid and the ruthlessness of the state in protecting it.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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