ho-hum

Example Sentences

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In fact, even institutional investors often need to participate in ho-hum deals to get access to the sizzling ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Still, Wall Street expected a solid quarter, which might be contributing to a ho-hum response.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

And all for a couple of ho-hum, wearisome men.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

So the report was judged to be a bit ho-hum at first glance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

She’d left school in June with ho-hum hair and returned in September with Oh My Goddess! without layers or fancy highlights.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith