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

That’s why many financial planners urge clients to treat budgeting as an ongoing activity rather than a year-end chore.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

A sharp knife is, counterintuitively, a safer one, and it turns everyday prep from a chore into something closer to pleasure.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

They guilt-trip her into the chore and then proceed to engage in activities guaranteed to make them late.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

After they left, Bast tended to the inn, which was no great chore, as there were no customers.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss