cruelly
Example Sentences
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Japanese cities are experiencing "cruelly hot days", a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40C, with heatstroke alerts issued across almost the whole country.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Am I so cruelly esoteric that mainstream ideas of gayness do nothing for me?
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
Giovanni tries desperately to renovate the room to make it a home for them, but David cruelly rejects his offering of a future together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
For many cancer patients and their loved ones, it’s easier to expect the worst and hope for the best than it is to expect the best, only to be cruelly disappointed.
From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2026
Almost every one of the radiant divinities could act cruelly or contemptibly.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
