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tedious

[tee-dee-uhs, tee-juhs] / ˈti di əs, ˈti dʒəs /


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Digging into community-association records might seem tedious, but doing so can help potential buyers avoid unexpected fees later on that can be financially devastating.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

The Wrap slammed it as "boring and tedious", the Radio Times said it "should be illegal", and the Independent declared young people deserve better than the "slop" of "warmed-over revivals".

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

"The mediation process... was undoubtedly tiring and tedious," said Durrani.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

Historically, businesses weren’t only buying labor but also training junior employees over time to build good judgment by requiring them to perform repetitive, tedious tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

And after Punkin' was placed in an institution, Mary had put in long hours working at the Duke University switchboard, a tedious job that paid low wages.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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