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[tep-id] / ˈtɛp ɪd /


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OpenAI’s second-quarter sales show tepid growth compared with Anthropic.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

China’s consumer and factory-gate price growth both cooled more than expected last month, suggesting tepid domestic demand and reflecting the impact of extreme weather and declining oil costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

The tepid showing illustrated how the Warner Bros. studio has fallen since last year when it was riding high at the box office with “Sinners,” and “A Minecraft Movie.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

The tepid performance came even after a blockbuster day on Wall Street, where Amazon surged more than 15 percent as it posted forecast-busting quarterly profits and revenue increases.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

The tea grows tepid, then cold, in their cups.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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