middling
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The film opens Friday and has received middling reviews.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
His postseason success might be the biggest draw for the Kings, who have seen middling success in the years since their second Stanley Cup title in 2014.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
None of these middling elements would be particularly grating if it weren’t so apparent that “Cars” had an ulterior capitalist motive.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Cornelys relaunched the masquerade while opening it to the middling sort, alternating private parties with public nights for “any proper person” with a ticket.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Her English was middling at best; her reading comprehension minimal.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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