Example Sentences

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Ser Mandon Moore took thejjlace to his right, flames shimmering against the white enamel of his armor, his dead eyes shining passionlessly through his helm.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

There is "right" Action: that which being enjoined— Is wrought without attachment, passionlessly, For duty, not for love, nor hate, nor gain.

From The Song celestial; or, Bhagabad-gîtâ (from the Mahâbhârata) being a discourse between Arjuna, prince of India, and the Supreme Being under the form of Krishna by Arnold, Edwin, Sir

It seemed to have glazed as hard and passionlessly as his eyes.

From The Valley of the Moon by London, Jack

He reviewed it passionlessly as he stood staring at the lights inside the Casino, as clearly as he was capable of doing in his present state and with miserable interest.

From Gallegher and Other Stories by Davis, Richard Harding

Let a routine once spring from passion, and you will presently find thousands of routineers following it passionlessly for a livelihood.

From The Doctor's Dilemma: Preface on Doctors by Shaw, Bernard