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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
neighbors were unsparing in their charity when a local family was rendered homeless by a fire
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as in ruthless
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings
unsparing in his criticism of the welfare state
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In execution, however, the film exhibits something of a split personality by awkwardly moving between cutesy soap operatic romance and an unsparing, oft-devastating portrait of the myriad hurdles facing foreign workers.
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
These people are concerned about losing their jobs, tarnishing their reputations and the threat of violence that might come from Ito subjecting herself to an unsparing public.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
But Gordon Ramsay represented a more uncomfortable personality: difficult, unsparing, brash, exacting.
—Alex French, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
The prime minister's speech was a remarkable break from the past, both because of its unsparing praise of Japanese troops and for its blunt declaration that the SDF is not simply a relief agency but a fighting force that needs to be prepared for rising regional challenges.
—Takashi Yokota, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2012
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
These people are concerned about losing their jobs, tarnishing their reputations and the threat of violence that might come from Ito subjecting herself to an unsparing public.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
But Gordon Ramsay represented a more uncomfortable personality: difficult, unsparing, brash, exacting.
—Alex French, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
The prime minister's speech was a remarkable break from the past, both because of its unsparing praise of Japanese troops and for its blunt declaration that the SDF is not simply a relief agency but a fighting force that needs to be prepared for rising regional challenges.
—Takashi Yokota, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2012
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Globally, Ireland was this year's most generous country, and Norway was the top country in supporting fundraisers beyond its borders.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Engage In Active Listening One crucial strategy is generous listening.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Their life is interrupted by the arrival of a group of pale, ghostly white lions, an outsider tribe of scavengers led by the ruthless Kiros (Mads Mikkelsen), looking to occupy and control this land.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Finally, for your charitable regift to be effective, some special language in the paperwork is required.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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After a brief intermission—where Kimmel and special guests RZA, Billie Eilish, and Finneas highlighted the charitable work of Homeboy Industries and Support And Feed—Metallica superfan Jason Momoa brought the band back out with a heartfelt, personal introduction.Brendan Hay, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The woman doubts what is happening to her, doubts her surroundings, doubts her recent experiences, but the boy urges her on, merciless.Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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But the ruthless cleaning up of those streets and merciless treatment of gang members have triggered outrage and concern among human rights organizations, which have condemned Cecot as inhumane and unacceptable.David Culver, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Unsparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsparing. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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