lukewarm

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After finding out about his condition, he had surgery to treat it and became hyper-focused on taking lukewarm showers, minimizing cardio and taking supplements, but the changes didn’t result in a pregnancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Its prospects seemed dim amid the president’s threats and a lukewarm response from Iranian leaders, who dismissed the president’s diplomatic overtures as “unrealistic” and denying direct talks with the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Few things are more disappointing than a dish that was clearly meant to be served warm but arrives in a vague state of lukewarm uncertainty.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

A lukewarm vote of confidence in Borthwick was issued by the Rugby Football Union the day after England's first defeat by Italy.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The morning was cold, with only lukewarm, coffee-flavored water to fight off the chill.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz