Example Sentences

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Well, he has behaved much better than I thought,' said Dr. Campbell relentingly.

From Holiday Tales by Wilford, Florence

Well, now, I don't know," said Miss Jerusha, relentingly, "he did treat you dreffully, Georgey, but——" "No, he didn't Miss Jerusha—just served her right," said Emily, "Georgia was naughty, I know, and didn't behave well.

From The Actress' Daughter A Novel by Fleming, May Agnes

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

And, responding to them, her conqueror relentingly asked: “Are you very, very desirous of knowing how the case stands between myself and Master Reginald Trevor?”

From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne

But Nelly's heart smote her for the wrong her rash words had done him—a wayworn, conscience-smitten man—and she recalled him relentingly.

From Girlhood and Womanhood The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes by Tytler, Sarah