brute force

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Refers to problem-solving or action relying on overwhelming power rather than strategy or intelligence.

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Examples (20)

  • The hackers used a brute force attack to crack the password.
  • In the end, we had to resort to brute force to get the door open.
  • They had to use brute force to open the jammed door.
  • He tried to win the argument by brute force, not by reason.
  • Instead of a clever solution, he solved the puzzle by brute force, trying every combination.
  • The boulder wouldn't move, even with all their brute force.
  • The company's strategy was one of brute force, overwhelming competitors with massive advertising budgets.
  • No amount of brute force will fix a delicate mechanism.
  • Relying on brute force alone is rarely the most efficient method.
  • They broke the lock with brute force after the key snapped.
  • The ancient army conquered the city through sheer brute force and numbers.
  • She is strong, but she never relies on brute force alone.
  • We will have to apply some brute force if the elegant approach fails.
  • The regime maintained control through brute force and fear.
  • Is brute force really the only way to get this done?
  • Rather than using brute force, the team devised a clever workaround.
  • The algorithm avoids a brute force search, making it much faster.
  • The statue was hoisted into place by brute force and ropes.
  • Nature's brute force was on full display during the hurricane.
  • If diplomacy fails, they may attempt to impose their will by brute force.