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as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
just another run-of-the-mill suburb with its shopping malls and fast-food restaurants
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as in decent
of average to below average quality
his latest offering is rather run-of-the-mill for this usually excellent novelist
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Recent Examples of run-of-the-mill
That’s because there are hundreds of viruses that can cause the common cold, and most healthy people with run-of-the-mill symptoms like a runny nose, congestion and fatigue don’t need testing to identify the type of virus or to distinguish between these viruses from the flu or Covid-19.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Dressed in an Arc'teryx vest and jeans, Ruf, 36, could pass for any run-of-the-mill headhunter on a casual Friday.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
Part of that melancholy can surely be chalked up to some run-of-the-mill, parasocial attachment.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 6 This isn't your run-of-the-mill white bean soup—this recipe calls for three cans of cannellini beans, and uses two smart techniques to make the soup extra thick and creamy: Some beans are mashed, while other beans are incorporated along with the liquid in the can.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Dressed in an Arc'teryx vest and jeans, Ruf, 36, could pass for any run-of-the-mill headhunter on a casual Friday.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
Part of that melancholy can surely be chalked up to some run-of-the-mill, parasocial attachment.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 6 This isn't your run-of-the-mill white bean soup—this recipe calls for three cans of cannellini beans, and uses two smart techniques to make the soup extra thick and creamy: Some beans are mashed, while other beans are incorporated along with the liquid in the can.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
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The outage knocked out internet connectivity across much of Chile, according to internet watchdog NetBlocks, which reported national connectivity at 25% of ordinary levels.—
Gerardo Lemos,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the first three days of their stay, cortisol levels were found to be almost three times higher than that of an ordinary household dog.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Mets can afford to value offense at the corners and still be at least a decent defensive team because their defense up the middle — at shortstop, second base and center field — projects to be above average.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The webcam records in 1080p resolution—anything less would be disappointing for the price—and delivers clear video quality with decent lighting balance in my tests.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
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Warm in the West By early next week most, locations west of the Mississippi River will also warm to much above normal, with temperatures as much as 10 to 25 degrees above average, the Weather Prediction Center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Newsweek reached out to the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry for comment via email outside normal business hours.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Bowman may want to make a call if the organization feels the current group of veterans doesn’t provide enough satisfactory options for the skill lines.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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His messages online sound all too typical of the brash and bratty computer techies who seem to think insults are satisfactory entertainment for their followers.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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According to the January 29 data, cases of illness were reported in California, Illinois, Massachusetts,, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, In a break from its usual conduct, the CDC has failed to update its tracking webpages to include either outbreak.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Most will understand that politics as usual are not enough to address the country’s significant challenges.—
Ido Vock,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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However, that mediocre total - with the Americans only able to bat 35.3 overs - appeared well short of being competitive with Oman seemingly set to chase with ease and claim a pivotal victory.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Fielder and especially Davis show N trendlines, bouncing between good and mediocre seasons.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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What makes the London TV Screenings so important for Beta, and the whole industry, the company says, is that the event caters perfectly to buyers’ demand to actually watch programs instead of the typical trailer-speed-dating-type meetings.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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While those early performances cemented his status as the typical dorky average-Joe teen, Hall evolved into a versatile actor who has played heroes, villains, and everything in between.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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The White House Governors’ Dinner served as a platform for governors to discuss common issues.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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Claire Aarnio-Peterson, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, explains that the most common symptoms and signs of the disorder include: Need a break?—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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