do-nothing
Example Sentences
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The plan’s do-nothing nature was never so clearly articulated as when Modica approached the mic at a packed town meeting Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
As much as Forrest is a know-nothing, except when it comes to knowing what love is, he’s also a do-nothing when it comes to acknowledging systemic wrongdoing.
From Salon • Jul. 7, 2024
It is the sound of do-nothing summer afternoons in the pre-internet portion of my youth.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2021
“I would say it was a do-nothing session. I think that’s a good name for the 80th Congress,” Truman replied.
From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2021
"I suspicioned it was that shiftless, do-nothing chap, Kelsey," replied the overseer.
From Marcy The Blockade Runner by White, George G. (George Gorgas)
