lame
Example Sentences
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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
Vocabulary lists containing lame
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