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lifeless

[lahyf-lis] / ˈlaɪf lɪs /




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Their cloudy-looking eyes can appear almost lifeless, and parasites are often found attached directly to the eyeballs.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

The unpleasant market metaphor refers to the idea that even a lifeless feline when dropped from a height may initially ricochet off the ground.

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

Her husband Robert said his son was initially lifeless in his arms, before Alfred started screaming.

From BBC May 29, 2026

Will it end in heat death, expanding into a frozen and lifeless expanse?

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

“Yeah, Mom, I’m fine,” I say, sounding lifeless even to my own ears.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon




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