staid

Example Sentences

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"Costs are too high in housing, health care, energy and child care," Spanberger said in a staid, measured speech.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The entire purpose was to turn the staid on its head and create a new reality.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

That includes versions of staid money-market funds managed by the likes of BlackRock or Franklin Templeton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Fashion historian Dr Helen Walter says Westwood's "punk" approach to tartan transformed it from being something associated with staid British cultural norms and gave it a rebellious streak.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Inside, we were met by another crowd of supporters, so that the hall seemed more like a raucous protest meeting than a staid court of law.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela