millstone

Example Sentences

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“As the only sector to record a negative return in Q3, staples was the proverbial millstone around quality’s neck.”

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

"It was like a millstone around my neck," said Jayne.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2025

The play’s conceit feels like a millstone around its neck, a catchy hook that quickly begins to feel like an obligation.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

This is one millstone McCarthy may yet remove from the body politic.

From Salon • May 11, 2023

“I’m tired of this town. Do you know what it’s like? To have his name? To wear that millstone around your neck? The stares and whispers? The weight of this blood?”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner