nonperformer

Example Sentences

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One longtime friend was surprised by reports characterizing Rana as a gauche underperformer, having known Rana as an outgoing person with a dry, quick sense of humor and an intense work ethic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Shares of Microsoft are the biggest underperformer among the group, shedding 12% year to date.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

The biggest xG underperformer in the league, only three players have been more wasteful than Mateta across Europe's top five leagues.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

The stock has been a dramatic underperformer this year.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

He is a great undertaker, and commonly as great an underperformer.

From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various