tepid
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As tepid a reception as that would have been, at least he would have been seen and not heard.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Even so, support for Bass has been tepid and many voters view her unfavorably.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Clorox saw third-quarter sales decline by 9% in its lifestyle products sector, driven by lower volume due to tepid consumption and retail inventory adjustments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
There may even be signs of a tepid recovery afoot.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
The tea grows tepid, then cold, in their cups.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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