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

Tate, Hana St. Juliana, Madisyn Baldwin and Justin Shilling, whose lives were senselessly lost earlier this week, are represented by four blue hearts.

From Fox News • Dec. 3, 2021

Still, I write often about people who have died too soon or senselessly.

From Washington Post • Oct. 30, 2021

It seemed to me, rather senselessly, that I was allowing him a few more moments of seclusion.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier