boring

Example Sentences

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The 1990s were boring, at least compared with the go-go ’80s and our current decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

He later said it was "getting boring referring to statements I didn't write" and that he was "getting really annoyed about this".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

But the committee’s decision on rates is expected to be the most boring part of the day.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Because the other options were boring, and he was “falling asleep” while listening to them.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

He was sitting at a desk covered in typed papers that looked important and boring.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket