subpar

Example Sentences

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The Occidental underperformance highlights Berkshire’s generally subpar U.S. stock picking—new buys and sells—over the past six or seven years.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The numbers: The U.S. expanded at a subpar 1.4% annual pace in the fourth quarter of 2025, depressed by a long federal shutdown that caused government spending to plunge.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

It’s worth saying plainly that this is not an attempt to lure anyone toward subpar ingredients.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2026

It was a second consecutive subpar showing for Booker, who finished with six points and one rebound in 13 minutes after being limited to three minutes against Cal Poly last week because of matchups.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Faraday never complained when the meals they made were subpar.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman