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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

“CRCL’s 1Q results could underwhelm rising expectations,” wrote analyst Ed Engel.

From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 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

But stocks have still underwhelmed of late: The S&P 500 dropped 0.1% Wednesday and is roughly flat this month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 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

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

Kennedy received criticism from at least one Republican, Blake Moore of Utah, who said he had a neurodivergent son and was "underwhelmed" with the Trump administration's autism research efforts.

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 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

Thierry Henry arrived in north London after an underwhelming spell at Juventus before developing into one of his generation's outstanding forwards.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

Data point to another month of underwhelming services industry performance, said Paul Smith, economics director at S&P Global Market Intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

The reaction of currency markets seems somewhat underwhelming, however, especially considering it occurred during thin summer trading.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

Díaz was hurt for most of it, and Tucker has had an underwhelming offensive season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

So far, our discoveries had been underwhelming, which was how I liked them.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi