resistlessly
- a word derived from resistless.
Example Sentences
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She felt herself absolutely helpless, borne along resistlessly like a rudderless ship by a force which she could neither control nor fully comprehend.
From The Spell by Orcutt, William Dana
But the current, without his being aware of it, was carrying him resistlessly and rapidly on into the anti-abolition career in which his life ended.
From The Brothers' War by Reed, John Calvin
One dominant desire had been growing in her heart for many days past, and had now become a force overwhelming all smaller motives, and drawing them resistlessly into its strong current.
From A Charming Fellow, Volume III (of 3) by Trollope, Frances Eleanor
The breeze was caressing and balmy, and as the Atlanta, now three weeks from home, plunged her way resistlessly Eastward, the great liner was sonorous with the music of wind and sea.
From By Right of Conquest A Novel by Hornblow, Arthur
Those with which he had bound himself drew him resistlessly back to the sewers.
From The Secret of Lonesome Cove by Adams, Samuel Hopkins
