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monotony

[muh-not-n-ee] / məˈnɒt n i /


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The couple say prison life has returned to its normal monotony after the intense fear they experienced during the Israel-US war with Iran.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

His practice can be intentionally repetitive, reflecting the monotony of cancer treatment, and inspires viewers to meditate with the movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

For John Winston Isidro, life aboard his VLCC, or Very Large Crude Carrier, has been marked by equal parts monotony and precaution since his ship began playing the waiting game.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Just as the viewer starts to see the first shades of monotony rising over the horizon, Seyfried and Feig flip the script.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Colin often thought about this in relationship to the monotony of dumping: we have thirty-two teeth.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




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