Example Sentences

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Somewhat insufferably and unoriginally, I often find myself more preoccupied with thoughts of other periods throughout the 20th century than the now.

From Salon • May 27, 2024

Our exchange began unoriginally, with him saying, “Hey, what’s up?” and me saying, “Hey, nothing much.”

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2022

Somewhat unoriginally they insist that only in immediate physical pleasure do they find any meaning in life, and they blame modern society for their emptiness.

From Time Magazine Archive