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Recent Examples of ruthless Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ruthless hold has forced artists who oppose the Ukrainian invasion to leave or go underground. Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025 In Killing Eve, which is set in the present day, the shady character played by Harry Potter favorite Shaw is the ruthless and enigmatic head of MI6’s Russia desk. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025 Russo, who has avoided serious injury and is set to return to play for Arsenal this month, is an out-and-out centre-forward, a grafter who uses her strength to take care of the ball and stitch play, but is also becoming a more ruthless penalty-box striker. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 The way to move up in your organization might require being ruthless. Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ruthless
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  • Inspired by Lauren’s late mother, Adele, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 55, their family knows that this merciless disease is no laughing matter.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Lottie proposes that Natalie be stripped of her title and that the merciless and vicious Shauna should lead them instead.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025

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“Ruthless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruthless. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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