lackluster
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Seeing his players’ lackluster performance on the field, Aguirre responded with substitutions: bringing on 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, a fan favorite, as well as Luis Chávez, to reshape the midfield.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Hoplamazian, Hyatt’s chief executive for nearly 20 years, spoke with The Wall Street Journal about hotel affordability, its recent loyalty-program changes and whether the U.S. hospitality industry will have a lackluster World Cup this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Much of the current FDI is reinvestment by companies already in the country, and even domestic investment is lackluster, Starr says.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
This amalgamation of excessive style is a favorite at the multiplex these days, typically to lackluster effect.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
A sprinkler was going on Jim Hirsshom’s lawn; Bernabe accorded the office a lackluster birdie as he glided slowly by, pinned down now in the tourist traffic, all but immersed in adobe dust.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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