listless
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In Georgia Bernstein’s alluringly listless “Night Nurse,” something is afoot at a luxury retirement community.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
But he’ll go home early and empty-handed unless fifth-ranked Portugal improves on the listless performance it had in a draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
The opening ballad, “Risk It All,” is pretty but listless, with Mr. Mars singing over a gently plucked nylon-string guitar until a relaxed syncopated groove folds in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
A grim run was capped by a listless second-round exit at the US Open weeks later.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2026
It was hard for Charles to concentrate on work with Annie being listless and weak, so unlike her usual energetic, engaged, cheerful self.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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