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chore

[chawr, chohr] / tʃɔr, tʃoʊr /


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On paper, it makes sense: Self-care feels like such a chore, why not make it fun?

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026

A $239 made-in-America chore coat from defense-tech giant Palantir, released in April, sold out within hours, according to the company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

It can be a tedious but illuminating chore that will help you become more aware of where your money is going.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

Not only can cooking in hot weather feel like a chore, but many of us find ourselves feeling less hungry altogether.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Ordinarily, Nhamo would have enjoyed the chore, but her pleasure was spoiled by her cousin’s triumph.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

"Taking care of guests, cooking meals, cleaning rooms, and managing household chores fills our day," she says.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

The machine can only do those chores if big companies let it into their houses.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

Sarah Rosenberg-Scott, mom of Scott, likes the idea of her daughter cleaning toilets and doing chores, and hopes it’ll continue when she returns home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

These robots should be able to do factory work, like sorting packages, and proponents also envision humanoids helping out with household chores and childcare, among other things.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026

"Well, you shouldn't be. You should be here, getting your chores done."

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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