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prosaic

[proh-zey-ik] / proʊˈzeɪ ɪk /


Example Sentences

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But a new report argues that the real engine of Indian generosity is far more prosaic - and vastly larger.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Right now, however, the economy is reliant on something more prosaic: fishing and a recent surge in investment to build new airports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Frank's prosaic tactics have irritated Tottenham fans and some are already calling for his dismissal.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Interlaced with the prosaic reflections are a series of fables involving inhabitants from the present and past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Isolated but vivid tragedies involving a few people should not blind us to the fact that myriad prosaic activities may involve a much higher degree of risk.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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