ho-hum

Example Sentences

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And all for a couple of ho-hum, wearisome men.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

In 2026, things that never were part of the 20th century—YouTube, smartphones, Uber, even artificial-intelligence chatbots—will have been around for a while, a ho-hum given.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Even with a 4-8 record, the Cincinnati Bengals entered Week 14 with an opportunity to push for a playoff spot inside a ho-hum AFC North division.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

Gleyber Torres, 29, 2B, 2.9, 18.7: Torres needed to restore his value after taking a one-year deal with the Tigers following a ho-hum 2024 season with the Yankees.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

I was trying to look ho-hum, when inside I was close to fullblown panic.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd