Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Extremely ardent or aggressive.
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- adjective
ruthlessly aggressive anduncompromising
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Examples
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Or, at least, I tried to walk while Ben negotiated his way through the human traffic at a pace that could be best described as a take-no-prisoners canter.
State of the Union Douglas Kennedy 2005
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Basically, the Vatican needs to clear up ambiguity on this issue and have a take-no-prisoners attitude if it really wants to save the lives of the millions of precious little babies who are slaughtered under this disgrace of a “medical” procedure every year.
Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D, RI) denied Communion. - Moe_Lane’s blog - RedState 2009
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Because they come from a mindset that believes compromise, dialogue, and bi-partisanship are honorable alternatives to take-no-prisoners, know-nothing, scorched earth obstructionism?
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Friends and former aides say he wouldn't have endorsed the unyielding, take-no-prisoners tactics that now dominate.
Ronald Reagan: A 'folklore' president who led a revolution 2011
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He was known for his take-no-prisoners, no-nonsense knack for taking on the establishment and telling stories that matter, that expose corruption and protect the common man.
Live and Let Love Andrea Buchanan 2011
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Simon Cowell's gruff, take-no-prisoners sarcastic wit?
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Donald Trump is a take-no-prisoners guy, so this thing could get nasty.
'You're Fired,' Said President Trump Joe Queenan 2011
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Pop, 14-18sBuckcherry: All Night Long Deluxe Edition by Fin Murphy, 17Buckcherry are a hard–livin', bad-boy, take-no-prisoners sort of gang, if you were to believe their press.
Guardian young arts critic competition: 2010 winning entries 2011
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Andre knows Cyn has trouble dealing with his take-no-prisoners approach to life, and that turning her against her will was a mistake.
Diva Releases! 2009
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During his time at Vale, Mr. Ferreira clashed with Mr. Agnelli over his take-no-prisoners management style and also opposed some of Vale's global expansion, including a failed bid to purchase the Swiss miner Xstrata .
Brazil Takes Stronger Hand in Vale With CEO Ouster John Lyons 2011
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