ruthlessly
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/ˈɹuːθ.ləs.li/
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/ˈɹuːθ.lɪs.li/
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ˈɹuːθ.ləs.li
Adverb
In a ruthless manner; with cruelty; without pity or compassion.
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More examples (2)
Standing on the mountain above Caerphilly, one may reflect upon the gap where once stood Llanbradach Viaduct, and look near at hand upon the restored ruins of Caerphilly Castle; man labours to rebuild the mediaeval whilst he ruthlessly scraps the modern.
Southgate's side kept their nerve and discipline in the unsettling, intimidating surroundings of Budapest, with the behaviour of Hungary's fans leaving much to be desired, to turn up the heat and punish their opponents ruthlessly once they had gone ahead.
Adverb
in a ruthless manner
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the government has been urged to take immediate action to deal ruthlessly with the strikers
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