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listless

[list-lis] / ˈlɪst lɪs /


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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

The movie briefly introduces us to that clique: dreadful girls who greet Bonnie with a listless, tone-perfect “Hey.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

England came into the game on the back of listless losses against Scotland, Ireland and Italy, but were revived, performing with energy and invention that had gone missing for much of their campaign.

From BBC Mar. 14, 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

In 1920, when they were trapped at Riverbank, he had grown thin and listless under the strain.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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