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The faithless and tyrannical policy of Philip II. has unmeritedly drawn down on the whole nation the hatred of foreigners.

From Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature by Black, John

The long moustaches that gave the man's face an unmeritedly ferocious expression lifted characteristically.

From Where the Trail Divides by Lillibridge, Will

“In search of bread and honour, my lord,” answered I, “having unmeritedly lost them both in my own country.”

From The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 1 by Holcroft, Thomas

And if your Magnificence from the summit of your greatness will sometimes turn your eyes to these lower regions, you will see how unmeritedly I suffer a great and continued malignity of fortune.

From The Prince by Machiavelli, Niccolò

He thought too little of his life's value, or of its deserts, even to consider by any chance that it had been harshly dealt with, or unmeritedly visited.

From Under Two Flags by Ouida