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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
Iran’s unrelenting attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf had earlier pushed oil back above $100 a barrel.
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Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Both sides set an unrelenting pace throughout that campaign and sustained it on the run-in, with City edging the title by a point in dramatic fashion, rallying from two goals down at home to Aston Villa on the final day, while Liverpool were beating Wolves 3-1 at Anfield, to win 3-2.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Iran’s unrelenting attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf had earlier pushed oil back above $100 a barrel.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Iran's unrelenting attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf pushed oil back above $100 a barrel on Thursday, as American and Israeli strikes pounded the Islamic Republic with no sign of an end to the war in sight.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Both sides set an unrelenting pace throughout that campaign and sustained it on the run-in, with City edging the title by a point in dramatic fashion, rallying from two goals down at home to Aston Villa on the final day, while Liverpool were beating Wolves 3-1 at Anfield, to win 3-2.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Iran’s unrelenting attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf had earlier pushed oil back above $100 a barrel.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Iran's unrelenting attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf pushed oil back above $100 a barrel on Thursday, as American and Israeli strikes pounded the Islamic Republic with no sign of an end to the war in sight.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrelenting
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Both of them are adamant that this tragedy was avoidable, pointing to Irving Marsaw's long list of convictions that span more than 20 years.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Porzingis was adamant his health is now under control.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bulls players quickly become accustomed to Donovan’s relentless style of work.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Here's how taxpayers plan to spend their refunds Rising prices have been a relentless theme for consumers over the past five years.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Its hot water wash dissolves stubborn grease on the mop pads, while its specialized Curv design prevents long hair from tangling around the brushes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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For any stubborn coffee stains on the carafe, apply baking soda directly to the interior surface and gently scrub with a soft sponge or toothbrush.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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So, while humans may be less precise, automation could in the grimmest case make deadly errors at scale.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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As Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon, humanitarian workers are reporting grim and heartbreaking details about the toll on the civilian population.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The island is experiencing its worst days since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union, Havana’s steadfast patron.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Prince William and Princess Kate aren't the only British royals with steadfast food preferences.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Various strands of the opposition—ethnic minorities, leftists, and educated technocrats—appeared determined to block him, even at the price of leaving the regime in place.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Sophie Hart, who added 10 points, gave the Gophers their first lead since early in the third quarter with a determined drop-step to the basket for a short bank shot with 18 seconds left.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Policymakers were already split over whether to prioritize persistent inflation or lackluster employment.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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But in North Texas alone, parts of the region still struggle with persistent poverty.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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