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as in normal
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 ordinary
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
Unlike other coastal destinations that easily succumb to high-rise condos, touristy restaurants, and run-of-the-mill souvenir shops, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea understands that growth doesn’t always equal progress.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Across metro Atlanta, there are now vending machines stocked with more than your run-of-the-mill snacks.
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Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
Ringing in at nearly half off, the Dokotoo Striped Barrel-leg Drawstring Trousers are a chic alternative to your run-of-the-mill straight-leg pant collection.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Food and drink Perhaps the easiest way to distinguish a run-of-the-mill all-inclusive from a luxury one is the food and beverage options.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Across metro Atlanta, there are now vending machines stocked with more than your run-of-the-mill snacks.
—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
Ringing in at nearly half off, the Dokotoo Striped Barrel-leg Drawstring Trousers are a chic alternative to your run-of-the-mill straight-leg pant collection.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Food and drink Perhaps the easiest way to distinguish a run-of-the-mill all-inclusive from a luxury one is the food and beverage options.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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People are being asked to have their trash and recycling at the curb at least one hour prior to their normal pickup time.
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Lander also backs an ultra-wealth tax on individuals worth over $1 billion, as well as the Equal Tax Act, which matches tax rates for capital gains and ordinary income over $1 million.
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In 2022 long-term acute care hospitals accounted for 56 percent of screening detections and ordinary acute care hospitals for 25; by 2024 the proportions had inverted, to 36 and 51.
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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Finally, a birthday that really deserves all the usual fireworks.
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Find a quiet gate, buy a decent coffee, use your noise-canceling headphones.
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Rear-seat passengers get decent legroom and the cargo area is practical enough for road trips, shopping runs or airport duty.
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Treatments start at $49, which is a bargain compared to typical pest control treatments that cost nearly three times that amount.
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The rules called for the combatants to square off with just eight paces between them — rather than the 20 or 30 paces typical of the time — and both men hit their targets.
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Sweden, especially, seemed content to play conservatively, which forced France to take mediocre shots in the early going.
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The author's experience, where mediocre tires led to a collision, highlights that tires are the vehicle's only road contact, directly impacting safety and performance.
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Conditions will bring above-average temperatures to World Cup host cities such as Boston, Philadelphia and Kansas City, Missouri, all of which have open-air stadiums.
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Forty ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, a number still significantly lower than the average daily crossings before the war with Iran started in February.
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Kelley said the company believed the existing easement was satisfactory and wasn’t told otherwise until after investing years of work on he project.
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For writing, editing, spreadsheets, email, and web browsing, performance proved entirely satisfactory.
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“Run-of-the-mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mill. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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