subpar
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The Dow Jones Transportation Average, seen as a proxy for the health of the U.S. economy, has been on a historic run lately following a protracted period of subpar returns.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
On other tracks, she stands on business, solidifying her status as a major catch and refusing to compromise for a subpar man.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The Occidental underperformance highlights Berkshire’s generally subpar U.S. stock picking—new buys and sells—over the past six or seven years.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
That continues a subpar recent performance, with the shares slipping more than 2% since the start of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Faraday never complained when the meals they made were subpar.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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