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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The evolution of malware is a relentless game of cat and mouse, and Android users are once again in the crosshairs.
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This absurd claim is an extension of their relentless obsession to remove checks and balances within our government.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Tamra’s relentless cruelty has only helped Shannon, as has John Janssen’s $75,000 lawsuit against her and Alexis’ constant jabs.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
After months of eye-popping news stories, dueling polls and relentless TV commercials, a monumental Election Day is finally upon us.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This absurd claim is an extension of their relentless obsession to remove checks and balances within our government.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Tamra’s relentless cruelty has only helped Shannon, as has John Janssen’s $75,000 lawsuit against her and Alexis’ constant jabs.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
After months of eye-popping news stories, dueling polls and relentless TV commercials, a monumental Election Day is finally upon us.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relentless. Accessed 26 Nov. 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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