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mediocre

[mee-dee-oh-ker] / ˌmi diˈoʊ kər /


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The question for investors is whether the mediocre outlook will cause the whole chip rally to grind to a halt.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It left the squad mediocre and unbalanced as expensive new acquisitions spluttered or suffered injuries, while their recruitment team failed to deliver one of their most significant targets.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“But a mediocre boss can stall you without your even realizing it,” Hessan says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

They’re pruning good investors who had a down year and keeping mediocre ones who got lucky.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Despite Haymitch's order to appear mediocre, Peeta excels in hand-to-hand combat, and I sweep the edible plants test without blinking an eye.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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