lackluster

Example Sentences

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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

The reforms come as Hong Kong’s IPO market is back on track after years of lackluster activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Gross domestic product expanded at a lackluster 0.7% annual pace in the fourth quarter, the government said Friday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 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