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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Mick Krever, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Sports High School Sports Four reach double figures to lead Cavaliers, who get a strong finish from senior guard Kam Carter
UPDATED: January 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM EST
Spalding senior guard Kam Carter sealed a win over St. Frances with two relentless finishes at the basket in the closing minutes.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
Feeling defeated, Kitty gets a pep talk from Min Ho, who reminds her of her relentless spirit and determination.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
At the Democratic National Convention last summer, the former first lady was relentless in her criticism of Trump.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relentless. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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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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