bland
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And I agree with you, Gustavo, Becerra is coming across as resolutely bland, but to Mark’s point, he’s using that to position himself as drama-free and experienced.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
But as one of the six people who actually watched, I can tell you it was mostly bland with no clear winner.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
A growing number of people are favoring bold and colorful over bland and beige interiors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The Guardian called the film a "bland screensaver of a movie" and gave it a one star rating, while The Independent gave it a slightly higher two stars but also lamented its "blandness".
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
She looked down at the gold tube, frowning, then looked up at my bland, gormless grin.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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