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dullness

[duhl-nis] / ˈdʌl nɪs /




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In fact, the film’s dullness only underscores the significance of this transition.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

The manufacturing hub, which anchors the region that is home to auto giant Toyota, is Japan’s fourth most-populous city and, according to a decade-old newspaper poll that still stings here, number one in dullness.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 4, 2025

Excessive coloring of the hair to lighten the color can cause damage to the hair shaft leading to dullness, increased hair fragility, and breakage.

From National Geographic Aug. 22, 2023

“Let us not resign ourselves to sterile dullness and pessimism,” Francis told an annual gathering of pro-family organizations.

From Seattle Times May 12, 2023

But Matt still fought against the dullness that threatened to overwhelm him.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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