subpar
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The Chargers expect big things out of McDaniel’s offense after they averaged a subpar 21.6 points per game in 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
In 2011, Apple had lost the trust of users and Wall Street with its string of subpar cloud efforts.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Notice that volume during the current five week winning streak has been subpar compared with prior weeks, when volume was robust during declining weeks.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
“Absolutely not! They made their decision and took the low road to unearned riches to play in a subpar league, while trashing the PGA Tour on the way out, showing a complete lack of sportsmanship.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Faraday never complained when the meals they made were subpar.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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