below the mark
Example Sentences
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The blue-chip average pared gains to close below the mark, but still finished at a record.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
The first major stimulus bill, which was passed in March, provided cash payments of $1,200 to taxpayers who incomes equaled or fell below the mark of $75,000 per year.
From Salon • May 13, 2020
So this could happen within six weeks—you could end up getting terminated if you’ve fallen below the mark because you could get written up every week.
From Slate • Jul. 16, 2019
While Syracuse was below the mark, drawing an average of 3,200 fans over the three sessions, it's way above their season attendance.
From US News • Mar. 23, 2016
Where it came to rest on firm ground, and the mud reached a point below the mark, they stepped forward.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
