plodder

Example Sentences

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He rose to prominence as an ambitious plodder — as someone difficult for his colleagues to attack because he never had anything remotely interesting to say.

From Washington Post • May 2, 2022

In Washington he was a plodder and a plotter, eventually winning notice and repeatedly winning re-election.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2021

From lewmagoo91: "Wonder if KP will fare any better opening the batting, should suit him more batting alongside a plodder in Cooky?"

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2012

An acknowledged plodder, he's even run for three touchdowns in his last three games.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2012

The man was dull, commonplace, a plodder, and not young; he was well over thirty.

From Ovington's Bank by Weyman, Stanley J.