variants
or run-of-mine
as in decent
of average to below average quality
so far, the job posting has attracted only run-of-the-mine applicants
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Recent Examples of run-of-the-mine
The longest shots made with the .270 were on red lechwe, a swamp-dwelling antelope about as heavy as a run-of-the-mine mule deer.
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Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2025
Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mine
Adjective
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But a decent amount of rain hit DFW International Airport before temperatures dropped below freezing, bringing about half an inch of water.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Others of note Right-hander Bryce Meccage is 93-96 with a slider and curveball, spinning everything well, and lacking a real changeup while showing decent control but below-average command.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Biting cold temperatures will turn the ordinary bustle of life outdoors on a North Texas weekday largely inside on Monday as wind chills drop to as low as 10 below zero.—
Star-Telegram staff,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2026
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The government had enacted reforms that triggered a sudden spike in the prices of basic commodities and placed immense pressure on ordinary households.—
Davood Moradian,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Roma wanted a satisfactory replacement signed before letting Tsimikas return.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Yeah … very satisfactory to hear that.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The medium-coverage foundation evened out my skin tone and covered a prominent birthmark, all while maintaining a luminous, skin-like finish.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cook at this high heat until the beef reaches 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, or 150°F for medium.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But seeking to expedite deportation has become a common action against asylum-seekers and other immigrants now battling their removal from the country in immigration courts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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This can boost their resilience to withstand intense light, which is a common environmental challenge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Yes, their defense is elite, but Jarett Stidham has been a mediocre quarterback at best and hasn’t played in years.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some higher-end home espresso grinders are calibrated specifically for espresso and produce mediocre results for pour-over or French press.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The markets are not totally indifferent to what Europeans are going to do.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Strategic buyers are indifferent to temporary downturns measured in months — only focusing on stability that spans decades.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As of Thursday morning, five patients were listed in fair condition, three in good condition and one in critical condition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Two men were taken to the hospital in critical condition, and two other men were in fair condition.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Run-of-the-mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mine. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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