unforgiving
Example Sentences
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All have been reasonably used to explain England's sudden decline, but the simple fact remains that Test rugby is an unforgiving arena, especially in a highly competitive Six Nations campaign.
From BBC
Succulents in particular thrive in this unforgiving landscape using ingenious strategies to survive, from water storage to light reflection.
From BBC
Not 48 hours earlier, Arenas was confined to his bed, sick with a particularly unforgiving form of the flu.
From Los Angeles Times
White-collar workers are facing an increasingly unforgiving labor market.
Having trained for little more than a year, Jones swiftly became aware of the unforgiving nature of the sport.
From BBC
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