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[tep-id] / ˈtɛp ɪd /


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The tepid showing illustrated how the Warner Bros. studio has fallen since last year when it was riding high at the box office with “Sinners,” and “A Minecraft Movie.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

The tepid performance came even after a blockbuster day on Wall Street, where Amazon surged more than 15 percent as it posted forecast-busting quarterly profits and revenue increases.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

The tepid performance on the broader market in July actually belies churning beneath the surface.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

The U.S. economy grew a tepid 1.5% during the second quarter, driven by consumers and AI investment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Sometimes she wrote some posts expecting ugly responses, her stomach tight with dread and excitement, but they would draw only tepid comments.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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