unforgiving
Example Sentences
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With all the challenges, Lt-Col Hanes classified the operation as a success, saying it is a testament to Canada's growing expertise in an unforgiving climate.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Burnt garlic is acrid and unforgiving; here, it should dissolve into the base of the sauce, barely visible but deeply present.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Addressing the Australian parliament on Tuesday, von der Leyen described a world that was "brutal, harsh and unforgiving".
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
But on the internet, it’s the TV show where the world’s most attractive people somehow look even better, defying the odds of a famously unforgiving medium.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
“Bruno was bullied and ostracized, alone and afraid. The city was a large and unforgiving place. Especially for those who seemed different. Especially for those who had no family, no community.”
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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