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lackluster

[lak-luhs-ter] / ˈlækˌlʌs tər /


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He was lackluster and stuck mostly to talking about Trump accounts, taxes, 401k’s, digital currency and interest rates, though he did have to handle a few questions on Iran, AI, Cuba and antifa.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Davis says he thinks the lackluster performance of the stock this year has reflected a “show-me” attitude about Greg Abel, the new CEO.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The association identifies several reasons for the lackluster bookings, including botched planning by FIFA, the World Cup’s governing body.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Intel, which has tallied big gains this year after a long stretch of lackluster performance, didn’t take out its Aug. 31, 2000, record close until April 24, Dow Jones Market Data showed.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 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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