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weariness

[weer-ee-nis] / ˈwɪər i nɪs /
NOUN
fatigue
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Last year it was Belgium’s Wout van Aert, who capitalized on Pogacar’s weariness to take the last stage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

There is a particular weariness that comes from hearing courts speak eloquently about equality while repeatedly encountering circumstances that seem to demand far more rigorous scrutiny than they receive.

From Slate Jun. 17, 2026

The town was quiet early Friday and residents have voiced weariness over the influx of media attention following the tragedy.

From Barron's Feb. 13, 2026

His speculative dread from “Mariupol” has been replaced by a fact-driven weariness.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2025

Frodo followed slowly, drawn by the still blue water in spite of hurt and weariness; Sam came up behind.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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