lackluster
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“In both instances, there are lackluster candidates, and so we see voters being very much undecided in both of these incredibly consequential races.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
The shrinkage follows lackluster economic performance in 2025, which plummeted the company’s shares by 25% in February.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Concerns over elevated AI spending and arguably lackluster cloud growth have helped drag the stock 11% lower over the course of 2026.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
Japan's Nintendo has enjoyed bumper sales for its latest Switch 2 console, but some have called the line-up of new games for the device lackluster.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
Even the most dedicated troupes have an occasional lackluster performance, especially when they know they can get away with it.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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