unceasing
Americanadjective
adjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Word Forms
- unceasingly adverb
- unceasingness noun
Etymology
Origin of unceasing
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English uncesynge; un- 1, cease, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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At the top is the GOP’s most popular figure, President Donald Trump, who has built careers in real estate, entertainment and politics on wild exaggerations, flimflam and unceasing subversion of the truth.
From Seattle Times
The other end is seen and heard in Ellie’s unceasing line of goofy banter, as when she teases Joel’s poetic description of proper rifle-handling by asking, “You gonna shoot this thing or get it pregnant?”
From New York Times
Ms. Haley may have a stronger résumé, but Mr. Scott’s unceasing affability has a power all its own.
From New York Times
Former music executive Tony King's enthralling new memoir "The Tastemaker" could serve as the textbook for a masterclass on responding to change's unceasing onslaught and the challenges and prospects that it presents.
From Salon
And from Day One, they need to start responding to the unceasing inquiries from constituents needing help with Social Security checks, veterans’ issues and passports.
From Washington Post
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