substandard
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During my first watch, I thought this would be a run-of-the-mill, substandard thriller: Establish the characters, ramp up the obsession, throw a little violence in.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board's review came after this winter's 4-1 Ashes defeat, a tour blighted by poor planning, substandard performances and off-field issues.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
As a result of the alleged substandard embalming, family members say they were forced to witness the “grotesque and undignified condition of their loved one’s remains” and suffered humiliation, grief and horror.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
Allegations include around-the-clock working hours and substandard pay, breaches of safety measures and makeshift sleeping areas inside small workshops.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
You must be willing to work long and hard at substandard wages.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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