below average

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The cooler pattern is expected to bring temperatures 5 to 15 degrees below average Tuesday, with highs staying mostly in the mid- to upper-60s.

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

With northerly winds across the UK, the temperature has been around 4-7C below average this week.

From BBC • May 16, 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