ho-hum

Example Sentences

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In fact, even institutional investors often need to participate in ho-hum deals to get access to the sizzling ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The ho-hum performance, including a decline in the Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks, reversed the trend of broadening gains that prevailed earlier in the week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

It’s possible to envision marvelous things for Tesla and still be ho-hum on the stock.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

These women are pillars of wonder, defying gravity while wearing the ho-hum aspect of perfect tedium.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver