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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest I almost fell asleep reading that dusty book of memoirs

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Recent Examples on the Web There are several mountain biking trails that zig and zag up tight, dusty paths and through thickly wooded forest, and others that are perfect for more intermediate riders with only slight elevation gains. Meira Gebel, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024 Mary, says Variety, will trade dusty old Meryton for the glamorous intrigues of cosmopolitan London. Ben Jureidini, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024 Take your pick from 18 gorgeous colors, including khaki, rose red, and dusty pink. Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024 During this time its dusty tail will reflect sunlight precisely because of its favorable position between the sun and Earth. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dusty 

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“Dusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusty. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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