chore

Example Sentences

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But for many people, traveling provides a rare opportunity to leave behind the daily pressures and chores that can keep them from getting a good night’s sleep at home.

From The Wall Street Journal

I used to spend hours on stupid chores like reorganizing someone else’s messy spreadsheet.

From The Wall Street Journal

When he needed a steel bracket for a household chore, he designed one and sent the plans to Sendcutsend, an on-demand manufacturer, which quickly turned it into a physical product.

From The Wall Street Journal

Swapping just 30 minutes of TV for household chores did not produce a meaningful change.

From Science Daily

It was the only thing she’d ever owned, paid for with the few dollars she’d been given for doing other kids’ chores.

From Literature