bored
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That can win elections, especially when voters are comfortable or bored.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
When he got bored of the personal minibar at his suite, he and his fellow first-class passengers could walk a few feet to the onboard bar.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Most of the agents had on tactical gear and had their faces covered and stood with the bored posture of men waiting out a shift of watching over protesters with bullhorns.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Some of my friends, retired from impressive careers, now find themselves bored or underoccupied.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Most kids, by then, are bored with summer and itchy from mosquito bites and poison ivy and nothing to do.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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