dreary

Example Sentences

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Just a month after he dropped “Lonely,” Bieber returned to his teen-idol woes — far less movingly, alas — in this dreary duet with Shawn Mendes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Executives say Buffett, who infused his letters with his wit and personal anecdotes that often veered from the requisite review of Berkshire’s operations, elevated a dreary convention of corporate America and set a new standard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

While the speeches may seem long and dreary, they contain points of emphasis which may show, for example, greater focus and financial support for specific industries.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

"I think a lot of American horror comics are quite dreary in terms of their aesthetic," Walsh said.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

It was the dream of each child within those dreary walls that someday a real family would come and claim him.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood