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

“It was nice to reflect about somebody like that losing their life so senselessly while just out for a run, the things that we take for granted every day.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2022

All the while, more precious lives are senselessly lost.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2022

Their half muted crankings miles above where they circled the earth as senselessly as insects trooping the rim of a bowl.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy