bland
Example Sentences
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Some enjoy their khichuri bland, with no vegetables or seasonings.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
To someone who accused him of supporting bland corporations instead of mom-and-pop shops, Hilton responded that he went there because Romero once worked there.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Bob Dylan’s Instagram account used to feature the type of bland, standard content you’d expect from a legacy artist: “On this date” historical posts, tour announcements, box set advertisements.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
The BBC's Nicholas Barber described it as a "bland and barely competent daytime TV movie", also giving it a single star.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
So stoic was his expression, so even his tone, so bland his smile that his moods were difficult to discern, but Roza was learning them.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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