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prosaic

[proh-zey-ik] / proʊˈzeɪ ɪk /


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But there are other, more prosaic, unintended consequences to consider too.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

“Even the most powerful technologies must pass through the prosaic discipline of cost curves, capacity constraints and marginal returns,” the report said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Mr. Warshaw’s argument is, in fact, something considerably more prosaic: a category error dressed in prophetic clothing.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 13, 2026

While Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea are global brands followed by millions, with stars on the pitch and in the stands, the English second tier has traditionally been a more prosaic affair.

From Barron's Feb. 25, 2026

AIDS, as tragic as it is, pales in worldwide comparison to the more prosaic malaria, among other diseases.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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