tepid
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I don’t buy that any kid watching “Cars” wants a Lightning McQueen racecar because of Owen Wilson’s dry dialogue and tepid jokes.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Broadcom’s shares slumped 11% following a tepid outlook, making the chip maker one of the S&P 500’s worst performers in the session.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The tepid outlook on exits—or when they will recover—contrasts with dealmakers’ bullishness on their ability to capitalize on current market volatility, as they have in years past.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Even so, support for Bass has been tepid and many voters view her unfavorably.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The sky overhead was as filmy white as a corpse’s eyes, no sun, just a tepid glow from beyond the horizon.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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