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listless

[list-lis] / ˈlɪst lɪs /


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In Georgia Bernstein’s alluringly listless “Night Nurse,” something is afoot at a luxury retirement community.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

But he’ll go home early and empty-handed unless fifth-ranked Portugal improves on the listless performance it had in a draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

The opening ballad, “Risk It All,” is pretty but listless, with Mr. Mars singing over a gently plucked nylon-string guitar until a relaxed syncopated groove folds in.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 2026

Raducanu suffered a listless second-round exit at January's Australian Open and subsequently split with coach Francisco Roig.

From BBC Feb. 6, 2026

At the end of the day, I grew more and more tired and listless.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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