boring

Example Sentences

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California voters show — again — that boring can be beautiful.

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

It mostly gains its long-run edge during times when the stock market itself is sort of boring and not drawing in new participants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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

I liked that Ronnie was a competitor, because that meant he was going to try and this whole thing wasn’t going to be as boring or pitiful as I thought.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan