staleness

Example Sentences

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His selection was muddled, there was a coaching staleness and his style of play has not evolved.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

“I’m excited. It’s nice when you get a couple of new pieces in, it reinvigorates the group. It loosens up some staleness at times, especially if you can bring in quality on top of that.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

Sometimes there are other problems, beyond staleness, and a fair closes down.

From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2023

The Pro Bowl, traditionally held the week before the Super Bowl, reportedly might vanish altogether, a victim of repeated pullouts by star players and format staleness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2022

Probably the little cakes are a bit hard from staleness, but they would still taste good.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads