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[bawr-ing] / ˈbɔr ɪŋ /


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I’ve read the many plaintive pieces written about this boring, wholly-unworthy-of-the-Great-Golden-State field of gubernatorial candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Will this prevent lots of Americans’ nest eggs from getting involved in companies that do not inspire the boring confidence of the market?

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

But investors in boring stocks and bonds can console themselves that they didn’t pin their hopes to the asset of the future: Bitcoin has now lost nearly half of its value since October.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“Gimme Shelter” just underlays Melania Trump sitting on a plane, a boring scene that gains no urgency from the song.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Other kids whined or talked too much or told stupid jokes or wanted to play boring games.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan




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