chore

Example Sentences

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It's a chore we all have to do regularly but in 1975 Nationwide went grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

A sharp knife is, counterintuitively, a safer one, and it turns everyday prep from a chore into something closer to pleasure.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Driving has always felt like a chore to me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

It’s unfortunate that the final season seems more of a chore than a holiday treat for loyal viewers, but by this point, “Stranger Things” appears bulletproof, regardless of quality.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 30, 2025

It’s the only chore the two of us have alone together, and I like the chickens and their gentle energy.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy