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Recent Examples of twice-told
Such a story told, even twice-told, is always lacking, never filling the whole picture because it is set apart.
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Jonathon Sturgeon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Jonathon Sturgeon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twice-told
Adjective
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Stick with boring investments to avoid big mistakes from get-rich-quick schemes.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hosting every summit in a big European city would alleviate much of the pressure to re-invent the wheel every time with respect to hotels, transit, and other boring but essential logistical details.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As a dispute progresses, the merchant’s side of the story might come back in a tedious, 50-page document.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While the job can be extensive and tedious at points, tending to my plants is a lot easier with the help of the right garden tools.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The repeat narrative is becoming tiresome and concerning for supporters.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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That has been a tiresome trend of Arsenal matches in recent years, so seeing how Arteta responds to those situations will be interesting going forward.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The most recent bill targets the nation's oldest and largest teachers' union's ability to lobby.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Aug. 2025
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Successive administrations let the old broadcast arms of American government abroad — Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia — slide into well-meaning obsolescence.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While the forecast remains relatively dry for Wednesday, Aug. 6, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service office in Wilmington.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Avoid tanning beds: Ultraviolet (UV) rays may lighten tattoos. Clean and moisturize: Don’t let the tattooed skin get too dry.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The unusual start time—one that was especially onerous to viewers on the West Coast—limited Woods’ live deliveries to a rather pedestrian 10.8 million viewers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hurts and the Eagles passing attack has been pedestrian since his return from a concussion.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But inaction might make Trump look weak and ponderous.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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But despite those skillful trappings, the story soon feels ponderous.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Together, these threads form a lopsided and sometimes prosaic film.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Think about the massive productivity implications of work divided in the creation of something so prosaic.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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“Twice-told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twice-told. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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