relentless
adjective
re·lent·less
ri-ˈlent-ləs 
: showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless pressure
a relentless campaign
relentlessly
adverb
relentlessness
noun
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Examples of relentless in a Sentence
Her relentless optimism held the team together.
The hunter was relentless in pursuit of his prey.
a relentless opponent of deregulation
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Cowboys vice president of player personnel Will McClay compared Kneeland to Lawrence in his passion and relentless play.
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Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2024
The family has been relentless in its efforts to bring Hersh back, launching a social media campaign and making regular media appearances.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
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Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2024
The family has been relentless in its efforts to bring Hersh back, launching a social media campaign and making regular media appearances.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for relentless
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relentless. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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relentless
adjective
re·lent·less
ri-ˈlent-ləs
: not lessening in severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless criticism
relentlessly
adverb
relentlessness
noun
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