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unforgiving

[uhn-fer-giv-ing] / ˌʌn fərˈgɪv ɪŋ /




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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

“I didn’t realize how unforgiving the market was prior to graduating,” Erle said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

Three firefighters were injured by unforgiving terrain while battling a wildfire in the San Bernardino Mountains on Monday, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Others found deep in the pockets of unsuspecting skinny boys wearing unforgiving skinny jeans.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds




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