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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

Yet, we’re flying home miffed that the movies themselves were mediocre.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Despite his track record of mediocre offense—he has lifetime .257 batting average with a .674 OPS—his defensive versatility and his positive clubhouse presence have made him attractive as a utility man.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Yet you confide much more in a boy who is incapable of Occlumency, whose magic is mediocre, and who has a direct connection into the Dark Lord’s mind!”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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