prosaic

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

She said her group is focused on immediate, prosaic needs in the face of a challenging charitable environment.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

China is focused on something more prosaic: making better washing machines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 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