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senseless

[sens-lis] / ˈsɛns lɪs /


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Speaking after the verdict, investigating officer Craig Nicholson described the crash as a "senseless tragedy".

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Speaking after the verdict, investigating officer Craig Nicholson described the crash as a "senseless tragedy".

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

In 2020, Apple’s Cook signed a lengthy message titled “Speaking up on racism” in which he called out “the senseless killing of George Floyd” and committed to “creating a better, more just world for everyone.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

When word came of Rob Reiner’s senseless death, America fell into familiar rites of mourning and remembrance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

Yet Derrick Dunne would be scared senseless by any of the boys here.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar




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