chore

Example Sentences

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"MP3 players were clunky, storage was limited, and managing your music library felt like a chore," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Her answer was definite: We should sort out and sell or give away almost all of our trinkets, T-shirts, books and baubles before we die—rather than leaving a dreary chore for friends or families.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

These little gestures are not a chore; they are the backstage work that lets the night shine.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026

That’s why many financial planners urge clients to treat budgeting as an ongoing activity rather than a year-end chore.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Nhamo’s first chore, as soon as darkness lifted, was to get water.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer