third-rate
Example Sentences
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Of course this war “took place” for the people of Iran, Lebanon and various other places; for Americans, it was more like a third-rate alternate-history streaming series that was rapidly canceled.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
For investors, the narrow decision sets up a potential third-rate rise this year at the RBA’s next board meeting in May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
The RCS review was "an appalling indictment" of a "third-rate" breast clinic service, according to Prof Fentiman.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025
It’s tough being so rich you can outspend anyone, but not so rich you can afford to buy a third-rate social network without a little help.
From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2023
“They told me he was a third-rate hedge fund guy who didn’t know what he was talking about.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
