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merciless

[mur-si-lis] / ˈmɜr sɪ lɪs /


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In other words, you can be forever reliant on the universe’s mercy or merciless in bending it to fulfill your ambition.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

The heat index -- which measures how hot it feels based on temperature and humidity combined -- was even more merciless.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

Zverev was also undone in last year's Australian Open final by Sinner, who produced a merciless performance which led to the German saying he felt mentally "empty" a few months later.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

Barely two years in, Maye’s the shiniest star in a merciless sports metropolis—and he’s one Sunday victory from all the local Bradys naming their future firstborns Drake.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026

The snakes hissed with laughter, their eyes flashing with merciless glee.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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