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as in bland
lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character
a milk-and-water campaign speech that most likely did not inspire a single person
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as in weak
lacking strength of will or character
we need to elect a leader with a bold vision, not someone who's been a milk-and-water yes-man all his life
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If there ever was cause for a redo, writes Swed, it could be found in the bland, corporate Symphony Towers, which have been reimagined to stunning effect by architectural firm HGA and acoustician Paul Scarbrough.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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Gradually, the ingredients began to change, and the flavors became less bland.Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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Beijing can mitigate this with more stimulus, export controls and a weaker currency, although these steps carry risks such as capital flight, debt and further trade conflict.David Kirton, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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His efforts have been challenged by weak consumer sentiment in countries including the US and China.Owen Tripp, Fortune Europe, 24 Oct. 2024
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There’s still so much of this country that is based on the boring parts of governance that the people who show up and speak out can affect.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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By Hannah Jackson November 5, 2024 All-black outfits don’t have to be boring.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Voting blocs: While much of the conversation in the closing days of the campaign has surrounded Harris’s soft support among men, Democrats argue that women have the chance to boost Harris.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Oscar-winning actress wore a white blazer with rounded shoulders and soft lapels.Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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For another end of the world that features not a bang but a whimper, try Julia Armfield’s Private Rites, which stars three sisters dealing with the death of their cruel genius father in the midst of a watery apocalypse.Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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But as with all slashers worth their mettle, Richard rises from his watery grave (baby Jason Voorhees style) and tries to pounce on Iris, who grabs the gun and fires several shots.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Final flourishes offer confusion: Kora confronts a giant Kali statue (Hindu myth replicating the insipid Issa ideal).Armond White, National Review, 9 Aug. 2024
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Here’s the scoop on zero sugar root beers that are just as delicious as the full-sugar versions, and the insipid pours not worthy of a glass — much less the ice cream to dress it up.Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 9 July 2024
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Those non-verbal nuggets symbolizing every lifestyle, emotion, food, and sport are used to dress up banal text messages, throwing in splashes of color and individualism.David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Helmed by three 25-year-olds, the company offers software to automate banal tasks like research, finding numbers and taking notes.Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The trick to not having this look appear flat and dull is to allow some natural dimension to peek through.Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
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This concentrate is a weekly exfoliator that naturally removes dead and dry skin to take your face from dull to brilliant.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Milk-and-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milk-and-water. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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