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senseless

[sens-lis] / ˈsɛns lɪs /


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After his audience with Macron, the pope met with bishops from the Chaldean Church of Baghdad, whom he called "signs of hope in a world marked by senseless and inhuman violence".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In a statement, the Western Cape regional authorities condemned the "senseless act", saying "no learner should ever face danger while travelling to or from school".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Speaking after the verdict, investigating officer Craig Nicholson described the crash as a "senseless tragedy".

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

He said he was canceling all meetings with Iranian officials “until the senseless killing of protesters stops.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

In a senseless frenzy Tree-ear threw leaves and sticks and clods of dirt—whatever he could get his hands on.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




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