underwhelm
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While comparable to earlier technologies in the potential for harm if returns underwhelm, economists at the BIS said AI is potentially very different in its longer-term economic effects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
As good as Saka is for the team, his numbers slightly underwhelm, so getting him closer to goal would allow him to score or assist more himself.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
“It would not surprise us to see initial FY26 guidance underwhelm expectations,” he added.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
Sequels often underwhelm, but “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” overcomes low expectations with more wit, verve and heart than most of its ilk.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2024
The Angels always underwhelm, and this was the latest example.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2024
He added that investors’ expectations were “aggressive” and said “it wouldn’t surprise us if RCL’s initial guidance underwhelms and shares experience a near-term correction.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
What other franchise underwhelms like this, year after year?
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
There is more of a threat from Mike and his crew than there is from anyone involved in the big deal, which may be one reason "Operation Fortune" underwhelms.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023
But it also underwhelms when it comes to the mishmash structure and the women.
From Washington Times ● May 3, 2022
Music director Tori Boutin, who underwhelms as Andrew Aguecheek, and director Miller, who aces some minor roles, are among the performers who supply musical accompaniment on guitar and other instruments.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 9, 2021
Treasury auctions last week underwhelmed, said Tom di Galoma, a managing director at Mischler Financial Group, who pointed to yields that came in higher than expected.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
The industry body says most hotels in World Cup host cities are seeing bookings lower than this time last year, and those who spoke to the BBC said they were underwhelmed so far.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Following a strong start to the year, shares of the infusion therapy services provider fell by 24% yesterday after first quarter results External link underwhelmed.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
Ackman has long been laying the groundwork for PSUS, having walked away from an earlier attempt in 2024 that underwhelmed investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
“As aquatic spectacles go, I am a trifle underwhelmed by your lake. Is this where the swans are?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
A room on the Taj Mahal—Shah Jahan’s mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, and the Mughals’ most famous landmark—feels a little underwhelming: Nothing could replace being there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Considering that Comcast traded at $28 in premarket trading Monday and that analysts had written that an NBC Universal spinoff could add $8-a-share or more to Comcast stock, the gain Monday is underwhelming.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
After an underwhelming European Championships, the Scotland head coach hoped the nation's tournament showing on the world stage would be different too.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
“It’s an underwhelming result for a lot of effort.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
So far, our discoveries had been underwhelming, which was how I liked them.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
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