lukewarm

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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

ET, following lukewarm demand for two-year and five-year tenders earlier this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The lukewarm response from European capitals came after Japan and Australia voiced similar sentiments earlier Monday, with Canberra noting it would not be sending a navy ship to the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 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

She hands me her plastic water bottle and I take a lukewarm swig.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller