tedium
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And its pacing problems still haven’t been solved — too many plot points feel rushed, while others are drawn out to the point of tedium, even with the series’ conclusion within sight.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Unfortunately, once you notice that inexorably ticking clock, you also become aware of the flimsiness of the play itself, and the accruing tedium of the production, directed by David Blum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Artificial intelligence could cut the time and tedium of preparing your 2025 tax return.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
Some matches drag on in interminable tedium, others are over in the blink of an eye.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2025
After the war ended, Elizebeth’s work offered no more moments of nail-biting suspense, just endless tedium.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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