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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

The bottom line: You can overcome many mediocre stock picks by holding for the long term.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 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

Mrs. Sharkey said that, after all, she knew the current seventh grade, for she had taught them just last year; and in her opinion, when they were very, very good, they were mediocre.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg




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