bore
Example Sentences
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"What seems to matter now is almost exclusively, 'will you promise not to bore me?'"
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Suozzi didn’t co-chair in 2024, but the invitation bore his name again, a federal filing shows.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Large banners hanging from trees, T-shirts, badges and stickers also bore the slogan.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Second, to the extent he stressed a particular goal, it bore no relationship to the bombing campaign.
From Slate • May 11, 2026
To-night, when we met, she was somewhat constrained, and bore all the signs of an internal struggle.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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