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middling

[mid-ling] / ˈmɪd lɪŋ /


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Should he stay on as a middling player or was it time to vacate his roster spot for more talented athletes?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The rest of Peacock’s schedule is decidedly middling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Analysts are expected to scrutinize this plan on Tesla's conference call, particularly given the middling outlook for EVs after increased car sales boosted earnings a few years ago.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The UK's downgrade of half a percentage point is the largest of the world's advanced economies, with the UK now earmarked to have middling growth this year compared to its peers.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

On the right was a nondescript gentleman of middling age, height, and handsomeness.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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