rigmarole

Example Sentences

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So the next time he goes through the same rigmarole, nobody will take it seriously.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2025

Even though she wants to stay informed, Fox said, she has taken a step back from keeping up with the daily rigmarole of politics.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2024

"I was a journalist for 20 years and I can spot marketing rigmarole and a contrived script. You have to be your crude, authentic self to attract your audience."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2023

Passengers departing from here do not have to go through the same security rigmarole as they do in major airports.

From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2022

“Oh, gracious! What shall I say?” cried Sallie, as Fred ended his rigmarole, in which he had jumbled together pell-mell nautical phrases and facts out of one of his favorite books.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott