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as in adamant
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
that professor tends to be unrelenting about deadlines
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
unrelenting in the pursuit of equality for all races
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Recent Examples of unrelenting
Villa have suffered unrelenting injuries, a congested schedule and, naturally, opposition analysis has more examples of Emery’s game plans and therefore the knowledge to negate their strengths.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
In her industry, one is exposed to the heaviest weight of reality in a fast-paced, unrelenting way.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Russia’s assault on Ukraine is unrelenting, with a real chance of sliding into a broader European war.
—Seth Cropsey, National Review, 14 Feb. 2025
What’s more, traffic in the Thailand capital, Bangkok, can be notoriously unrelenting!
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Hamilton was adamant Ferrari had all the ingredients to win the world championship for the first time since 2008.—
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But both brown and Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson – a marine biologist and policy expert – are adamant that modeling climate activism in popular culture need not be all about just ringing warning bells.—
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The path isn’t always easy—after all, short-term pressures and market volatility can be relentless.—
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Most took the language of his cryptic message to mean that there was something to the breakup buzz, which has been relentless since late 2024.—
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Still facing a stubborn staffing crunch, the New York City Department of Correction will require officers to work mandatory 12-hour tours in a number of city jails, a move immediately criticized by their union.—
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Fiscal and monetary policy are walking a tightrope between weak real growth and stubborn inflation.—
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In recent months, Israel has brightened a grim geopolitical landscape by battering Iran and its proxies.—
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Previous assessments already painted a grim picture, with a third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras classified as threatened with extinction.—
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As Shared Economy Services continues to attract extraordinary talent & experience and increases its momentum, Bobby retains his passion and remains steadfast in his vision.—
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As their friends glide in and out of liaisons, Mlotek and her boyfriend build a life together, their commitment mostly steadfast over the course of 12 years.—
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The determined toddler finally made his way across the driveway toward the house, but another challenge awaited — climbing the stairs.—
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My gallerist is walking rapidly toward us with a very determined expression.—
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Intense fear of gaining weight or persistent behaviors that get in the way of weight gain, even if the person is already at a dangerously low weight.—
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Flick was hopeful Yamal would be available for Tuesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid but said referees should take greater action to deter persistent fouling.—
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“Unrelenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelenting. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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