chore

Example Sentences

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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

It's a chore we all have to do regularly but in 1975 Nationwide went grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 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

We need a cultural shift that treats cooking not as a chore but as an act of care, education and connection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

Dale gave a tight smile and looked away, returning to his chore.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull