Recent Examples on the WebThe 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.—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 See More
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