bland

Example Sentences

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The social worker’s face was as bland as the chicken, giving nothing away.

From Literature

Work starts around sunrise for many of the federal officers carrying out the immigration crackdown in and around the Twin Cities, with people in tactical gear streaming from a bland office building.

From Los Angeles Times

Such content is "cheap, bland and mass-produced," Swiss engineer Yves, who declined to give his last name, told AFP, echoing discussions on social media website Reddit.

From Barron's

Think foods that are kind to a tired or slightly nauseous stomach: comforting without being heavy, reassuring without being bland.

From Salon

For casual listeners, there are other signs: Inconsistent drum patterns, bland lyrics, and a singer who never strays from the melody or lets rip on the final chorus.

From BBC