humdrum
Example Sentences
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As locals grapple with the idea of U.S. domination, they are also dealing with more humdrum problems.
Locals here have more humdrum problems to attend to: a slowing economy as investment falls after several big infrastructure projects were completed, labor shortages and rising prices.
Certainly the humdrum of legislation or bureaucratic rule-marking is nothing like the gossipy speculation about who may or may not bid to lead California as its 41st governor.
From Los Angeles Times
Private-market managers like humdrum annuities: long-term insurance policies popular with retirees because they offer a regular stream of payments.
And, given his humdrum season with Columbus Crew, how did Nancy get this job in the first place?
From BBC
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