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run-of-the-mill

[ruhn-uhv-thuh-mil] / ˈrʌn əv ðəˈmɪl /


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Infantino had not travelled to Colombia for any run-of-the-mill meeting on Friday.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

At first glance, such posts seem like run-of-the-mill viral content.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2026

Before the performers infiltrate the ship, “I’m trying to intentionally set up audience expectations to think they’re going to get this run-of-the-mill Hollywood death tour,” he explained.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

During my first watch, I thought this would be a run-of-the-mill, substandard thriller: Establish the characters, ramp up the obsession, throw a little violence in.

From Salon Apr. 5, 2026

Milagro mud, called zoquete by the people, was not just run-of-the-mill mud, however.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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