tepid

Example Sentences

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The EU's planned ban has faced complaints from some automakers that it was unworkable given European drivers' tepid takeup of EVs.

From Barron's

Neither is her tepid response to his gift of a sweet-potato casserole.

From The Wall Street Journal

The retailer has had a brutal 2025, with shares falling 56% through Monday’s close due in part to tepid discretionary spending and headwinds from tariffs.

From Barron's

A recent run of tepid Australian data - along with continued risks of a banking crisis - have seen markets price out pretty much any chance for a rate hike on Tuesday by the Reserve Bank.

From Reuters

The ceremonial player introductions featured as many tepid cheers as roars, the fans still trying to figure out who was whom.

From Los Angeles Times