lukewarm

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Its prospects seemed dim amid the president’s threats and a lukewarm response from Iranian leaders, who dismissed the president’s diplomatic overtures as “unrealistic” and denying direct talks with the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

ET, following lukewarm demand for two-year and five-year tenders earlier this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Few things are more disappointing than a dish that was clearly meant to be served warm but arrives in a vague state of lukewarm uncertainty.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

How to Make a Killing had a lukewarm critical reaction but "really seems to be finding its feet with audiences," Henwick says, "whereas Vladimir really seems to be finding its feet with critics".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The swarm of kids pours into a small courtyard, where a volunteer hands out slices of lukewarm pizza from a box.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan