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mediocre

[mee-dee-oh-ker] / ˌmi diˈoʊ kər /


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Broadcom’s mediocre revenue guidance causes its shares to slump, raising questions about artificial-intelligence demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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

Parents pay big for mediocre rooms and even charter Blade helicopters to avoid traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Given the choice, I’d prefer to see a truly terrible movie over one that’s merely bland and mediocre.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He and Tommy had decided back in July that they weren’t going to be mediocre kids.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett




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