senselessly
Example Sentences
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"Once again," Jean-Pierre told reporters, "the president calls on Congress to do something before another child is senselessly killed."
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2023
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and the other lives senselessly taken today," the company said.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2023
“He had an incredibly bright future ahead of him and we are all heartbroken and devastated beyond words that his future has been tragically and senselessly cut short,” the family said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2022
Even in these cases, the smiling faces of the innocent youths lost senselessly fade from our collective memory.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 5, 2022
It seemed to me, rather senselessly, that I was allowing him a few more moments of seclusion.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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