The ruthless methods applied by them were not rumors but confirmed facts.

Metaphorically, it refers to uncompromising and ruthless methods or dealings, especially in politics.

His ruthless methods had some limited success in forcing tribute from some Chukchi.

He knew the ruthless methods of his foreign captors.

His concern for the employees clashes repeatedly with Ramsey's ruthless methods.

Lantenac's ruthless methods have turned the revolt into a major threat to the Republic.

In the course of three hundred years, Europeans and Americans had to employ ruthless methods to modernize their society.

He had sent suicide squads then against every contaminated pocket his ruthless methods could ferret out.

In view of his enemies' ruthless methods, Tom felt the latter theory was more likely.

Americans loathed the ruthless methods used by the Soviet Union to crush all opposition.