underwhelm
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“CRCL’s 1Q results could underwhelm rising expectations,” wrote analyst Ed Engel.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
However, the bank is clear-eyed that the volatility is tough to stomach, business visibility is limited and there remains a clear downside scenario should prescription trends fail to improve and trial results underwhelm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
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
In all honesty, the attendances at Scotland women's games continues to underwhelm amidst the growth in other nations.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 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
MA thinks there’s a risk the market will be underwhelmed by a maiden study on the project, which is likely to be limited by an initial 1.8-million-metric-ton processing rate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Unlike the victorious women, the men have largely underwhelmed in major tournaments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
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
Investors were likely underwhelmed by SoFi’s guidance, including an unchanged full-year outlook, as a scathing short report continues to weigh on shares.
From Barron's ● 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
Despite two major conflicts and rising defense budgets across the world, large defense stocks have chalked up an underwhelming performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The five years of the Netflix deal yielded five shows, including the six-part series Harry & Meghan and two series of the lifestyle show With Love, Meghan, drawing underwhelming streaming numbers.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The expectation repelled many Americans while the reality proved underwhelming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Disorganized and under-publicized, the event was underwhelming, Hardin said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Does she really want to hear about her daughter’s deeply underwhelming and unhappy existence in school?
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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