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いわんや〜をや (況や〜をや)
Much less; to say nothing of (a highly formal, literary expression emphasizing that B is naturally even more true/applicable than A).
まして (況して)
Much less; let alone; not to mention (used to emphasize that if A is already the case, then B is even more so).
〜てやまない
Sincerely; always (used by the narrator to express a deep, continuous, and heartfelt emotion, such as wishing, hoping, or loving, in literary or dramatic contexts).
〜極まりない / 〜極まる
Extremely; to the utmost limit. Expresses a strong, often negative, emotional judgment about an extreme state.
～を禁じ得ない
Cannot help but feel...; cannot suppress (used to express the writer's strong, uncontrollable emotion such as anger, sympathy, or doubt)
〜に至っては
When it comes to (an extreme or worst-case example); used to highlight a severe situation by contrasting it with others.