Example Sentences

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This innocent old tub," she said, "has carried thousands of tons of ammunition; but," she added relentingly, "I don't think Lady Gieve—oh, forgive me!

From The Messenger by Robins, Elizabeth

Theresa had that thrice-armored self-complacence which nature so often relentingly gives, to more than supply the lack of the charms withheld.

From The Second Generation by Phillips, David Graham

"Is the little child crying?" he asked, relentingly, as he took the pretty fingers, one by one, away from the youthful face, hard as she tried to keep them there.

From The Wedding Guest by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

She advanced relentingly as her father came up behind.

From The Plow-Woman by Gates, Eleanor

"Oh; I hae nae doot," she answered relentingly.

From The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner by Welsh, James C.