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heartless

[hahrt-lis] / ˈhɑrt lɪs /


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Møller’s heartless captain has even less personality but he does scamper impressively fast up the mast.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Her death made him reclusive and heartless, accelerating his loss of faith in humanity.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

She added: "Please give this heartless woman the maximum prison sentence so she won't be able to hurt other families like ours."

From BBC Apr. 8, 2026

What an interesting conclusion, considering her refusal to take accountability for other mistakes, including the show’s heartless depiction of Sullivan’s wounding.

From Salon Feb. 20, 2026

The problem is not that the clock radio feels underdressed, the problem is that I cannot bear to watch the numbers advance in the heartless way common to this particular model.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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