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Ruthless

Definition: Having or showing no pity or compassion for others; merciless

Examples:

1. Adjective - Popular Sense:

He was known as a ruthless dictator, who spared no one in his pursuit of power.

2. Adjective - Local Sense:

The ruthless judge handed down harsh sentences to the criminals, ensuring justice was served.

3. Adverb - Popular Sense:

She played ruthlessly in the tennis match, never giving her opponent a chance to recover.

4. Adverb - Local Sense:

The company ruthlessly cut costs by laying off numerous employees, causing widespread anger.

5. Noun - Popular Sense:

His rise to power was fueled by his ruthlessness, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.

6. Noun - Local Sense:

The ruthless of the city's business world often led to unethical practices and cutthroat competition.

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