lackluster
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After a period of lackluster performance that began around Halloween, technology stocks staged a major comeback in April, stealing the show from energy stocks, which gave back some of their big gains from March.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
The stock’s lackluster performance of late reflects a decision by federal housing officials to allow borrowers to use alternative credit scores to apply for mortgage loans.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
World Liberty set an ambitious $300 million fundraising target, but slashed it by 90%, to $30 million, after two weeks of lackluster sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The shrinkage follows lackluster economic performance in 2025, which plummeted the company’s shares by 25% in February.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 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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