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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

Saying the house is like a character too sounds a bit lame.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

The Gunn movie takes a different tack, essentially arguing that what makes Superman lame is what actually makes him valuable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

Neither refuse to give help when it is needed,” Medwyn continued, “nor refuse to accept it when it is offered. Gwythyr Son of Greidawl learned that from a lame ant, you know.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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