bore

Example Sentences

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“I hate saying this, but teams can get a little bored,” Redick said of building such a commanding lead.

From Los Angeles Times

Though analogies were drawn to household production, the reality differed: Work was repetitive, boring, without break—the machines never stopped.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Hamnet” is not a movie that seeks to bore into the viewers’ hearts, drawing out empathy from the depths of their souls; it’s a film that wants the audience to do all of the work.

From Salon

Telling a friend to lock in on what might well be a boring day often raises a smile.

From BBC

The fire seems to have dampened the event, as many fans deeming the event “boring,” and others with mixed responses on the continuation of the show despite the fire.

From Salon