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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Their rubber outsole has decent traction to get me there and back (way better than flip flops), and the interior synthetic dries quickly.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Whether for noshing in their natural, juicy and delicious form, or for turning into any number of tasty dishes—applesauce, apple pie, apple butter, and so many more—apples are a relatively inexpensive fruit that typically have a decent shelf life and convenience factor that’s hard to beat.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These sometimes deceptively simple books are quietly powerful demonstrations that the stories of ordinary women are significant, worth telling, and also a pleasure to read.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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This is not your ordinary country band but rather a mix of indie rock sonics, folk songwriting and country sensibilities all wrapped up in one.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While Adam Poole facially resembles Scheider, he is only allowed to do so much and does so in a satisfactory way.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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The regulations allow the stewards to take other circumstances, like satisfactory lap times, into consideration.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Available in three classic washes (light, medium, and dark), the jeans are the kind of versatile foundation that works seamlessly within a capsule wardrobe.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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If your sidewalk is made of brick, take a gentler approach—use mild dish soap or pH-neutral cleaners and a medium-bristle brush to remove dirt.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His abhorrent behavior is sadly too common across the restaurant industry, from the finest dining to the humblest street stalls.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hospitals are legally required to publish clear and accessible prices for common services, yet compliance across Florida remains poor.—
Linda D. Gadd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hoiberg earned the coaches’ vote for Big Ten Coach of the Year, but the mediocre finish had some wondering whether Nebraska was playing over its head the first three months.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Third place in the mediocre Pacific Division?—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Why insist on the past when the present seems indifferent to it?—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Mutch of the poem is utterly indifferent.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Shared finances, in particular, could probably use specific conversations about fair splits and future financial moves.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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Spurs have tried to sign a fair few high-profile players over the last 12 months, including Eberechi Eze, Antoine Semenyo and Morgan Gibbs-White, but missing out on Andy Robertson in the January transfer window has proven as costly as any other.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.
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