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mercilessly

[mur-si-lis-lee] / ˈmɜr sɪ lɪs li /


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Brunson, hounded mercilessly by the Spurs, didn't make a basket until the second quarter.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

The private equity model has struck again—this time, even more quickly and mercilessly than usual.

From Slate Jan. 23, 2026

They previously had their romance thrown into the spotlight during the NFL Honors, when they were mercilessly roasted by rapper Snoop Dogg over their 48-year age gap.

From MarketWatch Dec. 3, 2025

As a “very, very effeminate boy” growing up in Baltimore, Ben Appel was teased mercilessly.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 31, 2025

The last time we’d played, I’d rubbed his nose in defeat so mercilessly that he’d flipped out and vowed never to play me again.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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