mercilessly
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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
By mercilessly hardening her heart, Judit hopes to withstand the tribulations of poverty and betrayal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
The private equity model has struck again—this time, even more quickly and mercilessly than usual.
From Slate ● Jan. 23, 2026
Even that could not help Van Veen as Littler powered mercilessly on, with a final big finish to seal his latest success.
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026
Even the yak is motionless, despite the flies that buzz mercilessly around his ears and eyes.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Vocabulary lists containing mercilessly
"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
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