busywork
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of busywork
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, human roles will become less specialized, and more cross-functional, working in more nimble “squads” to oversee the AI’s busywork.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
After all, what Melania Trump really needs is busywork.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026
What benefits have you found from the mental break provided by busywork?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
The specifics of the mission are as mysterious as these men’s names as we watch them carry out the minutiae of military busywork.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025
The present, the little bit of busywork you had right in front of you, became the most urgent thing.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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