run-of-the-mill
adjective
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The attacks happened quietly throughout the city’s busy nightlife, striking run-of-the-mill bars, multistory nightclubs, and underground gay leather bars across two Manhattan neighborhoods, with intoxicated gay men often the targets.
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Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2023
That’s day-to-day tipping, though—tips on regular, run-of-the-mill purchases such as cups of coffee, a burrito from a food truck or your monthly trip to the barber.
—Aly J. Yale, wsj.com, 15 Nov. 2023
Not just run-of-the-mill discontent over darker evenings, but the makings of an actual mental illness.
—WIRED, 15 Nov. 2023
Despite her thoughtful question, Jeezy gave a pretty run-of-the-mill answer.
—Vulture, 8 Nov. 2023
Although Kendall selected a classic pair of white trainers with silver metallic accents over statement boots, these aren’t your run-of-the-mill pumps.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
But if Turkey Day Fixin's sounds too out of left field, Baskin-Robbins will also be offering a Turkey Cake as a sweet alternative to Thanksgiving's run-of-the-mill pies for the month of November.
—Lizzy Rosenberg, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
Taylor Swift is neither a civilian nor a run-of-the-mill celebrity.
—Vulture, 26 Oct. 2023
As recently as Monday, Otis was expected to be a run-of-the-mill tropical storm.
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023
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Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2023
That’s day-to-day tipping, though—tips on regular, run-of-the-mill purchases such as cups of coffee, a burrito from a food truck or your monthly trip to the barber.
—Aly J. Yale, wsj.com, 15 Nov. 2023
Not just run-of-the-mill discontent over darker evenings, but the makings of an actual mental illness.
—WIRED, 15 Nov. 2023
Despite her thoughtful question, Jeezy gave a pretty run-of-the-mill answer.
—Vulture, 8 Nov. 2023
Although Kendall selected a classic pair of white trainers with silver metallic accents over statement boots, these aren’t your run-of-the-mill pumps.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
But if Turkey Day Fixin's sounds too out of left field, Baskin-Robbins will also be offering a Turkey Cake as a sweet alternative to Thanksgiving's run-of-the-mill pies for the month of November.
—Lizzy Rosenberg, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
Taylor Swift is neither a civilian nor a run-of-the-mill celebrity.
—Vulture, 26 Oct. 2023
As recently as Monday, Otis was expected to be a run-of-the-mill tropical storm.
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023
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First Known Use
1919, in the meaning defined above
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“Run-of-the-mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run-of-the-mill. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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adjectiveˌrən-ə(v)-t͟hə-ˈmil
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