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merciless

[mur-si-lis] / ˈmɜr sɪ lɪs /


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Zverev was also undone in last year's Australian Open final by Sinner, who produced a merciless performance which led to the German saying he felt mentally "empty" a few months later.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

For patients who have faced one of medicine’s most merciless diagnoses, it is a genuine breakthrough.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

The 1972 peak was followed by a merciless recession in the mid-1970s, and a heartbreaking stock market bust.

From Barron's Dec. 31, 2025

Nevertheless, she remains as statuesque and merciless as Weaver was onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 28, 2025

I needn’t have worried, as Mitraillette was merciless.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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