chore
Example Sentences
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"MP3 players were clunky, storage was limited, and managing your music library felt like a chore," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Cleaning becomes less of a chore and more of a small, sensory pleasure—something I don’t mind returning to, night after night.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
Brands are trying to elevate brushing and flossing from a tedious chore to an indulgent ritual.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
It’s unfortunate that the final season seems more of a chore than a holiday treat for loyal viewers, but by this point, “Stranger Things” appears bulletproof, regardless of quality.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 30, 2025
Then a few of the boys realized they had some urgent chore or errand they had to do right away, while others just silently slipped away.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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