Sentence examples for ruthless battle from inspiring English sources

That decision, according to those close to both men, sparked a ruthless battle.

"Public officials must be completely exemplary," Mr. Hollande said, pledging a "ruthless battle against conflicts of public and private interests".

But a ruthless battle between the Gulf and Los Zetas cartels in the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas forced those inspection sites to close in March 2010.

So who succeeds in this ruthless battle for the top of the heap?

As a ruthless battle threatens humanity, Tris and Four journey beyond the wall that encloses Chicago to find a peaceful solution for their embroiled city.

Another resident described civilians hiding in their homes, without food as artillery shells rained down in a ruthless battle for control of Aleppo.

In contrast, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, of whom little was expected at the beginning, turned out to be "both an absolutely clear-sighted strategist and a ruthless battle-­winner".

At a time when they are meant to be taking over the fight against a ruthless, battle-hardened insurgency, and as the west moves into a support role, the forces are haemorrhaging more than a few good men.

Similar, even more ruthless, battles could usefully lie ahead with individual boroughs over housing and planning.

I find my joy of living in the fierce and ruthless battles of life.

Their rogue ships flew ominous flags like the Jolly Roger while the menacing marauders gained notoriety for ruthless battles at sea.