unforgiving
Example Sentences
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But rather than Benn leaving with his mission accomplished, Ryan Garcia laid bare the unforgiving reality of elite-level boxing, taking just two rounds to dismantle, drop and stop the 29-year-old.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
John does all that too, on top of his parents blasting all fear out of him while rearing him to expect the universe to be unforgiving.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas also paid homage to the news executive at the end of his Wednesday program, describing him as a “loving and funny guy in a tough and unforgiving business.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
It’s a frustrating truth that preparation and hard work don’t always protect us from how unforgiving life can be.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
His skin seemed to harden and glaze over, and his eyes became unforgiving marble orbs.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
