Sentence examples for a gratuitous act from inspiring English sources

It would be a gratuitous act of self-harm.

As a gratuitous act of self-publicity, David Blaine's starvation stunt was unparalleled.

I would call it hospitality, but that sounds like a gratuitous act, but it was so genuine.

"Following this tragedy all Quebecois are mourning today before such a gratuitous act of violence," she said.

It was elemental, a gratuitous act of loving that had not involved flattery or deceit, and that was unaccompanied by shame or guilt.

The FT's leader quoted John Donne ("no man is an island") and contended that to pull out "would be a gratuitous act of irresponsible folly".

Whether meant as a Gidean "gratuitous act" or a means of survival, the shooting certainly complicates our attitude toward Michel.

Mr. Kersels's stunt, apart from a gratuitous bit of audience participation, made for a fine opening act.

That gratuitous act of aggression got Smith a one-game suspension, leaving the Knicks short-handed and clumsy, denying them the chance to complete their first playoff series victory in 13 years.

Picasso was fascinated by Dora's gratuitous act of self-mutilation, playing with a knife as one would with fire.

They have followed up with gratuitous acts of transparency: an invitation to inspectors to visit the new site, an offer to send uranium to Russia for processing and quantifying.