below average

Example Sentences

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The mountains and deserts could experience temperatures as much as 20 to 25 degrees below average.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Average returns during quarters of greater-than-20% growth were barely positive, and well below average.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

"Don't let words like below average... change the way you're prepared," urged Ken Graham, National Weather Service director.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

According to NPR, “official government tallies show that foreign direct investment last year was $288 billion — slightly less than the previous year and below average for the last 10 years.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Pick the Hits rated every song on the album, with two scoring average ratings and eight scoring below average.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell