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prosaic

[proh-zey-ik] / proʊˈzeɪ ɪk /


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The implication is these disasters are being deliberately engineered, but Loader believes the causes have more prosaic roots, and have their origins in economics.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

As the pair do some sightseeing, share meals and otherwise fill their days with prosaic acts, more than 30 minutes of screen time elapses in what amounts to stage-setting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

But a new report argues that the real engine of Indian generosity is far more prosaic - and vastly larger.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

After scoring 13 times in their previous three matches, this was a more prosaic England display, with Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave Bellingham out of his starting line-up capturing most of the attention.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

La Chaumiere is not, however, a thatched cottage, but a prosaic, dowdy building like other Toronto buildings.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood