as in tiresome
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Adjective
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And after a tiresome 90 minutes and change, the vibes just seem off.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
11 June 2025 -
The first hour of Final Reckoning is the most tiresome stretch of all eight Mission films.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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An award-winning toy creator and a doctor have teamed up to launch a new company that manufactures products designed to make health care less scary for little kids, and less stressful for parents.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Her days weren’t always this stressful, but since Charles (played by Orion Lee in flashbacks) died, Irene has had to manage the print shop and monitor Joe’s medication intake all on her own.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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Furthermore, the occurrence is arguably even more troubling since newer vehicles have become so reliant on software for driving features.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Most troubling is a lack of true concern or remedies for a huge problem for America, our national debt, and the service on that $36 trillion debt, which amounts to almost a trillion dollars a year.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Not surprisingly, its 2025 proxy statement reveals the toxic governance triumvirate – incentives, incompetence and indifference – that lures troublesome attention from both hackers and activists.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The big screen has played host to a never-ending spate of troublesome man-eating sharks ever since Steven Spielberg's killer-fish spectacle.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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While battling through an injury, McDavid was held without a point in each of the last two games, including that painful 2-1 loss in Game 7.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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In particular, three symptoms—vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and increased urinary tract infections, hot flashes, and sleep quality—often emerge as particularly severe for breast cancer patients.—
Chloe Castleberry,
Flow Space,
16 June 2025
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Seoul, South Korea CNN — Ukraine’s shock drone strike on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet this week has generals and analysts taking a new look at threats to high-value United States aircraft at bases in the homeland and abroad – and the situation is worrisome.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The inexperience across the board is worrisome, but Duke’s bet on talent usually works out.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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New York continues to lead the majors in multiple offensive categories.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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The First Amendment protects your right to express yourself — including through signs, banners, clothing, and symbolic acts — even if your message is controversial, offensive or sharply critical of government and law enforcement.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025
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The pair was in good spirits during the season 8 reunion, with Daniel flaunting a tattoo of Taylor's eyes on his chest that's equal parts romantic and upsetting.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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My nose and mouth were full of blood, guts and a deep, upsetting warmth.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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“Distractive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distractive. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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