ho-hum

Example Sentences

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Analysts’ initial take on the results was ho-hum.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

And all for a couple of ho-hum, wearisome men.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The ho-hum performance, including a decline in the Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks, reversed the trend of broadening gains that prevailed earlier in the week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

After a ho-hum first half, Vonn posted the fastest times of anyone through the bottom half, reaching 74 mph and completing the course in 1 minute, 29.63 seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

I was trying to look ho-hum, when inside I was close to fullblown panic.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd