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heartless

[hahrt-lis] / ˈhɑrt lɪs /


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In a victim impact statement submitted to the court, Perry’s stepmother, Debbie Perry, wrote: “Please give this heartless woman the maximum prison sentence so she won’t be able to hurt other families like ours.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

What an interesting conclusion, considering her refusal to take accountability for other mistakes, including the show’s heartless depiction of Sullivan’s wounding.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

“It’s just a pretty heartless place and always has been,” says Ebert.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Staff working for a scandal-hit NHS trust allegedly made "heartless" criticisms about families involved in the largest-ever maternity review and claimed relatives are taking part so they can seek compensation.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

Nyla might be heartless, but she’s right about making sure a planet is viable.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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