middling
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His postseason success might be the biggest draw for the Kings, who have seen middling success in the years since their second Stanley Cup title in 2014.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Whether it’s the senior analyst, the aging character actor, or the middling sports columnist at a financial newspaper, one must never underestimate a youthful competitor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
None of these middling elements would be particularly grating if it weren’t so apparent that “Cars” had an ulterior capitalist motive.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
Yuval Raphael, who received middling points from the competition's judges, outperformed every other participant when it came to the public vote.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
“Why, this old stray dog has come and eaten our middling meat clear up,” I said.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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