boring

Example Sentences

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A common — and, in my opinion, boring — criticism of influencers as a whole is that the attention or money they receive is disproportionate to what they deserve.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The 1990s were boring, at least compared with the go-go ’80s and our current decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

But the committee’s decision on rates is expected to be the most boring part of the day.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Because the other options were boring, and he was “falling asleep” while listening to them.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

“Mom wants me to read this book,” I said, pulling out the stupid, long, boring book she’d given me.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff