lukewarm

Example Sentences

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Recent drug-pipeline disappointments have made many investors lukewarm on Sanofi, but its steady growth in the near and medium term might attract some, UBS says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

Ruben Amorim was the first to call him into the senior training squad, even if his response to Gabriel's presence was lukewarm.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 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

I didn’t even take a piece, just picked up a paper cup full of lukewarm green punch and sipped at it.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings