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lame

[leym] / leɪm /




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So there may not be any significant surprises from the Fed on Wednesday, especially now that Powell is essentially a lame duck.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Now that Ghostface has become the face of lame and derivative sequels, who’s going to kill him?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Should I lie and make up a lame excuse, or confront her directly?

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

Bondi and her communications staff keep making lame excuses for the delay, which almost no one is buying.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

It took a couple seconds for her to realize I was watching her, and I know this sounds completely lame, but in those few seconds I could see right into her.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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