tired
Example Sentences
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He worked for a time in urban planning at Joseph Schlitz Brewing, but grew tired working in an office for a big corporation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
In that Peacock series, Elizabeth Banks’ Lindy Littlejohn is a best-selling author tired of diminishing her well-earned reputation to placate her husband, a bumbling scientist.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
Being truly deficient in B6 is rare, although sometimes levels can be a bit low, often alongside a lack of other B vitamins, such as B12, which can leave you feeling tired and nauseous.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
"I will now be busy throughout the day," the visibly tired driver told AFP, his eyes red and heavy after the sleepless night.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
They tired me out but also energized me.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing tired
Units 2–3
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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, Chapters 1–3
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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