senselessly

Example Sentences

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"Once again," Jean-Pierre told reporters, "the president calls on Congress to do something before another child is senselessly killed."

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2023

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and the other lives senselessly taken today," the company said.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2023

“He had an incredibly bright future ahead of him and we are all heartbroken and devastated beyond words that his future has been tragically and senselessly cut short,” the family said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2022

All the while, more precious lives are senselessly lost.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2022

But they were silly, fearful creatures; and after looking at me in surprise, they both scurried up an oak tree and scolded senselessly in loud voices, shaking their tails, until I left.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien