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While comparable to earlier technologies in the potential for harm if returns underwhelm, economists at the BIS said AI is potentially very different in its longer-term economic effects.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

“CRCL’s 1Q results could underwhelm rising expectations,” wrote analyst Ed Engel.

From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026

Sequels often underwhelm, but “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” overcomes low expectations with more wit, verve and heart than most of its ilk.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2024

The Angels always underwhelm, and this was the latest example.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2024

In all honesty, the attendances at Scotland women's games continues to underwhelm amidst the growth in other nations.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2024

He added that investors’ expectations were “aggressive” and said “it wouldn’t surprise us if RCL’s initial guidance underwhelms and shares experience a near-term correction.”

From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026

What other franchise underwhelms like this, year after year?

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2023

There is more of a threat from Mike and his crew than there is from anyone involved in the big deal, which may be one reason "Operation Fortune" underwhelms.

From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023

But it also underwhelms when it comes to the mishmash structure and the women.

From Washington Times ● May 3, 2022

Music director Tori Boutin, who underwhelms as Andrew Aguecheek, and director Miller, who aces some minor roles, are among the performers who supply musical accompaniment on guitar and other instruments.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 9, 2021

That underwhelmed traders, given the plan announced earlier this week was to buy back up to $6 billion.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Bond traders were underwhelmed Wednesday when Bessent indicated that the first of a series of buyback operations through early November would be only up to $6 billion.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

Based on initial functionality, investors will likely be underwhelmed with the offerings in a consumer market this competitive, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

That fiscal-year guidance from March underwhelmed Wall Street, prompting investor concern that the customer use of AI-driven code generation could dent the company’s future revenue streams.

From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026

“As aquatic spectacles go, I am a trifle underwhelmed by your lake. Is this where the swans are?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

All these factors show that the underwhelming buyback operation on Thursday is not a “saving grace,” said Will Compernolle, macro strategist at FHN Financial.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Novo presented ambitions for industry-level growth through 2030 and stable margins, which seemed slightly underwhelming relative to market expectations, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Hugh Ferris: You could argue that, aside from an underwhelming head coach hire, there's little reason the 2026 Bills will be any different to the recent incarnations.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Southgate continued to flirt with playing him in that position during the course of the next 12 months, before abandoning the plan after an underwhelming 1-1 draw with Denmark.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

She doesn’t understand why these Deckers aren’t home with loved ones, particularly those two teen boys today, who, as they were leaving, talked about how underwhelming the virtual reality experience was.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera