bored
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When he got bored of the personal minibar at his suite, he and his fellow first-class passengers could walk a few feet to the onboard bar.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The start-stop negotiations have bored the president, Trump himself said this week, as analysts say he is feeling the squeeze of a worsening diplomatic situation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Most of the agents had on tactical gear and had their faces covered and stood with the bored posture of men waiting out a shift of watching over protesters with bullhorns.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
And when somebody is running lines with me, I’m very concerned about how bored they must be.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Cooks and servants of the garrison picked over the goods, demanding better prices while soldiers wandered in and out of the main gate with bored expressions, rarely stopping to look at the merchandise.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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