boredom

Example Sentences

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Professional musician Anthony Pratt came up with the idea to stave off the boredom of the blackouts during World War Two in Birmingham, with his wife Elva designing the now iconic board.

From BBC

For some viewers, quietude may yield to boredom.

From New York Times

He said people inside the hotel had been battling boredom and uncertainty over the status of their claims.

From BBC

Security guards often stop journalists approaching the asylum seekers, but two men living in the Wiltshire hotel spoke of their boredom.

From BBC

In the edited interview below, Mr. Gupta talks about his inspirations, the upside of boredom and more.

From New York Times