run-of-the-mill

Example Sentences

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But USC isn’t a run-of-the-mill ninth seed, either.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Thus, the dollar’s decline isn’t run-of-the-mill market noise, but the natural result of the U.S. giving priority to the dollar’s domestic role over its global one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

While most cleans rely on numerous solvents and disinfectants, for run-of-the-mill carpet stains Ben relies on the basics - using either washing powder or liquid and warm water.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Most of these films are tired, run-of-the-mill ocean thrillers that recycle the same beats of better movies that have come before.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025

Then, out of this run-of-the-mill swing exuberance, something emerges that is new in its sound, new in its execution and new in its improvisatory style.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall