squib
Example Sentences
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Guardiola's 100th Champions League match as City boss was a damp squib, in stark contrast to so many of the previous 99, which includes 62 wins and the club's maiden European crown in 2023.
From Barron's
They are generally left to practice on their own, whether it’s field goal attempts, kickoffs, squib kicks or whatever.
From Seattle Times
The prime minister has promised schools in England there will be more money "coming down the track" after catch-up plans were labelled a "damp squib".
From BBC
The prime minister has promised there will be more money "coming down the track" after the government's catch-up plans were labelled a "damp squib".
From BBC
Head teachers had criticised the £1.4bn extra cash as a "damp squib".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
