tepid

Example Sentences

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To avoid collapse after the Soviet Union dissolved, Cuba opened to foreign investment and adopted tepid reforms.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Mr. Bratt retired from the Justice Department this January, which likely ended whatever tepid effort the Office of Professional Responsibility was willing to make at uncovering the truth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Heading into 2026, investors appear to be focused on signs that the U.S. economy could be picking up again, despite a tepid labor market that has helped stoke fears about the strength of the consumer.

From MarketWatch

Electronics and apparel are hot gifts, while home decor and home improvement remain tepid.

From The Wall Street Journal

Residential investment is expected to exert a modest drag on growth, while government spending is expected to see a tepid gain.

From Barron's