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unforgiving

[uhn-fer-giv-ing] / ˌʌn fərˈgɪv ɪŋ /




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When thousands mobbed the gates at a Kilkenny stop on an unforgiving timetable, Taylor refused to turn a blind eye.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

John does all that too, on top of his parents blasting all fear out of him while rearing him to expect the universe to be unforgiving.

From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026

Panettiere’s book, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” now offers a posthumous account of a youth spent in the unforgiving eye of the entertainment industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

“I didn’t realize how unforgiving the market was prior to graduating,” Erle said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

Others found deep in the pockets of unsuspecting skinny boys wearing unforgiving skinny jeans.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds




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