perform poorly

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Prediction markets indicate that the ruling Labour party could perform poorly at the elections, triggering a potential leadership contest for the prime minister role.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

A similar self-reinforcing loop occurs when bond funds perform poorly, causing net outflows, which in turn leads to even poorer fund performance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

The next general election is not expected until 2029, but the defeat will intensify pressure on him ahead of May local elections, when the party is predicted to also perform poorly.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

As her party's conference kicks off in Manchester, Badenoch is facing questions about her first year as leader which has seen the party perform poorly in the polls and in local elections.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

White children in these schools also perform poorly.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt