lackluster
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Cole is a former cop who feels guilty about his father’s death, a backstory as lackluster as the exposition dumps that blurt it out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The lackluster performance of “Hearts and Bones” has freed him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Spending ticked down at grocery stores too, while hobby spending was lackluster.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
While the series itself centers around Lasso’s attempts to improve the fate of a somewhat lackluster soccer team, there is no denying that Richmond plays a significant role in the show.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
She still looked unconvinced, which, considering my peace offering was a lackluster salad with soggy croutons, was not all that surprising.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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