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
Demand for the pricey tickets has been tepid so far, at least at the listed prices.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
The shale companies’ tepid reaction to the jump in crude prices is further proof that firms once known to grow helter-skelter have become disciplined.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Even so, support for Bass has been tepid and many voters view her unfavorably.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
I find bathwater waiting for me, but it has gone tepid.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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