staleness
Example Sentences
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His selection was muddled, there was a coaching staleness and his style of play has not evolved.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2025
“I’m excited. It’s nice when you get a couple of new pieces in, it reinvigorates the group. It loosens up some staleness at times, especially if you can bring in quality on top of that.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
The Pro Bowl, traditionally held the week before the Super Bowl, reportedly might vanish altogether, a victim of repeated pullouts by star players and format staleness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2022
Ms. Bowser said she is aware of that and will guard against complacency and staleness.
From Washington Post ● May 14, 2022
He rubbed his cheek along his forearm, smelling the acrid scent of salt and sweat and the staleness of dirt.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
