lifelessly
adverb
lifelessness
noun
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Examples of lifeless in a Sentence
a cold and lifeless landscape
The book's plot was lifeless and predictable.
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The rabbits' lifeless bodies were found lined up next to one another.
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Our trio discovers their doorman’s lifeless body in the courtyard not long after the introduction of another surprise guest star, Tea Leoni (Madam Secretary).
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 29 Oct. 2024
Having withheld access, the president comes across as lifeless.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
Not many teams will have a pass-rush as lifeless as Tampa’s was Sunday.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2024
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Our trio discovers their doorman’s lifeless body in the courtyard not long after the introduction of another surprise guest star, Tea Leoni (Madam Secretary).
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 29 Oct. 2024
Having withheld access, the president comes across as lifeless.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
Not many teams will have a pass-rush as lifeless as Tampa’s was Sunday.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2024
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifeless. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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