lifeless
Example Sentences
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After a lifeless stare, the chatbot smiles and says, “Now that is an awesome idea, Jesse!”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Noa-Rose's parents remember vividly holding the "lifeless" youngster in their arms, and the look of fright in the doctor's eyes.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
After O’Brien’s lifeless body is wheeled out, a name plaque with a new host is put on the door.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Early primary coverage feels so distant with its talk of endorsements, “war chests,” and other lifeless stats.
From Slate • Feb. 7, 2026
Empty passenger cars, graffiti-covered boxcars, and lifeless engines packed the yard.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.