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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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When coral die-offs are unrelenting and pollution continues to flow into the ocean, reefs get overcome by seaweed.
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Benji Jones, Vox, 8 Oct. 2024
Wherever humans congregate, rats amass – efficient and unrelenting – in colonies.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
The Dodgers were unrelenting, piling on after a Machado meltdown and finishing them off with a blistering bullpen that threw six shutout innings.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
August produces its whiskey in small quantities, underscoring its unwavering commitment to quality and unrelenting experimentation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Benji Jones, Vox, 8 Oct. 2024
Wherever humans congregate, rats amass – efficient and unrelenting – in colonies.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
The Dodgers were unrelenting, piling on after a Machado meltdown and finishing them off with a blistering bullpen that threw six shutout innings.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
August produces its whiskey in small quantities, underscoring its unwavering commitment to quality and unrelenting experimentation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Despite the massive show of support, one relative -- the brothers' uncle, Milton Andersen -- is adamant about keeping them behind bars.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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But supporters of Trump's mass deportation plan are adamant that folks who may have overstayed visas or who are living in the country illegally should be deported.Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2024
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Payton has witnessed firsthand the relentless toll that sports can take on the body, often leaving players in pain long after their careers end.Javier Hasse, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The stock market, a metric Trump returned to over and over during the relentless boasting of his presidency, has been reaching one after another.David Faris, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The points this story makes about the human capacity for empathy, who merits collective forgiveness, and the stubborn persistence of the death penalty are discomfiting.Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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The brewery is known for its stubborn commitment to the ancient brewing method called Yamanai, which increases the nuanced, profound umami in sake in exchange for a more laborious, manual process.Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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And besides fears about unsafe living conditions due to mold in homes, the 12-foot-long pile of debris outside his home is a grim reminder of the last five weeks.Solcyré Burga, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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This meticulous preparation paid off, particularly during one of the film’s most harrowing sequences — when the broadcast team receives false information that the hostages have survived, only to later learn the grim truth.Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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His daughters, especially Courtney Force Rahal and Brittany Force, along with his wife Laurie, were steadfast in their support.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Boeing raised its wage offer twice after the strike started on Sept. 13 but has been steadfast in opposing the return of pensions.David Koenig, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Whichever one is the closest match is their determined contrast level, according to the filter.Maria Santa Poggi, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Since effective job search is built around a series of steps and processes, a more inspiring task list would vary from day to day while covering the essentials: Contacting specific people, attending networking sessions, conducting outreach for a determined number of jobs, etc.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 2 Nov. 2024
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Still, former President Donald Trump and his allies in the Republican Party made persistent, baseless claims about it.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Mehdi went on to add that Windows 11 also includes phishing protection, offers robust defense mechanisms, and provides an extra layer of security against common and persistent cyberattacks.Davey Winder, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Unrelenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelenting. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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