lifeless

Example Sentences

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Early primary coverage feels so distant with its talk of endorsements, “war chests,” and other lifeless stats.

From Slate • Feb. 7, 2026

At first glance, the moon appears lifeless and inert.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026

The New York Jets’ lifeless season ended with another embarrassing loss, this time a 35-8 drubbing by Buffalo, which was resting many key players including Allen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

The plot played out in the ring was lifeless - a slow, joyless watch that would have struggled to earn even a charitable rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

He mustered a smile, and for a moment it hung there, a little lifeless, but then all the energy of his million-dollar flash came back.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely