dreary

Example Sentences

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After Harvard Law and a dreary turn as a tax attorney, he joined the rough-and-tumble New York commodities firm J. Aron.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

While the speeches may seem long and dreary, they contain points of emphasis which may show, for example, greater focus and financial support for specific industries.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

"I think a lot of American horror comics are quite dreary in terms of their aesthetic," Walsh said.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

On a serious note, this column promised news of progress amid D.C.’s dreary winter of disappointing local governance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

From the start, Maggie hated dreary Hydesville, “you Cant think of how Lonesome it is out here …” The girls had few friends their age.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock