below par
Example Sentences
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"His legacy was that he took a team that was below par, and he managed to bring that team back up to the top," said ex-Arsenal and Manchester City player Clichy, who manages third-tier Caen.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
They are so rarely below par but, on this occasion, a poor start cost them.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
Vanguard bought structured products and housing bonds, and favored buying bonds below par.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
England still have "fire" burning in them ahead of the T20 World Cup Super Eights, Jacob Bethell said Friday, admitting that Harry Brook's side had been below par during a lacklustre group campaign.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
Even Holly’s beacon was a few shades below par, and that had a micro nuclear battery sending out the pulses.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
