prosaic
Example Sentences
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Similarly, the cast wrings some poetry out of the prosaic, often aphoristic dialogue.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Mr. Warshaw’s argument is, in fact, something considerably more prosaic: a category error dressed in prophetic clothing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
But a new report argues that the real engine of Indian generosity is far more prosaic - and vastly larger.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
She said her group is focused on immediate, prosaic needs in the face of a challenging charitable environment.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
In part, Latin permitted escape from the prosaic world.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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