lame
Example Sentences
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So there may not be any significant surprises from the Fed on Wednesday, especially now that Powell is essentially a lame duck.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Powell became a lame duck almost immediately after President Donald Trump was inaugurated in January 2025.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
Saying the house is like a character too sounds a bit lame.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
The Gunn movie takes a different tack, essentially arguing that what makes Superman lame is what actually makes him valuable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
My excuses to Jeff were pretty lame, too: I had to clean my room, move some plants, rake my grandparents’ yard … After a while, he stopped asking and did more things with Rich instead.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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