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

As our thoughts turn to the hope of spring following a grey and dreary start to the year, fashion is always one step ahead.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

An 11-6 regular season record couldn’t disguise a dreary team that played excellent defense but hardly moved the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Full disclosure: If you knew how scared I was, if you saw me shaking right now, white as no cloud that ever flies over Jankburg’s dreary hills, you’d know I didn’t want to let on.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle