groundlessly

Example Sentences

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The West Coast felt much too exposed, and its Japanese population, native-born, naturalized, or immigrants, were automatically and groundlessly assumed to put Japan first in their loyalties, even spying or committing sabotage on its behalf.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2025

Kevin says they groundlessly accused her of swearing in public.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

At the time, China's foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said: "We will not allow any country to reap benefits from doing business with China while groundlessly accusing and smearing us."

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2023

"They look up to her and see not a disciplined, respectful sports icon, but a groundlessly bitter, petulant celebrity who is totally ungrateful for the opportunities she's had," wrote Brad Polumbo.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2019

She had none of the sentimentality so common at that age, and it can be proved that she had never an attachment, nor was disappointed in love, as has been groundlessly asserted.

From Summer on the Lakes, in 1843 by Fuller, Margaret