underwhelm
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While comparable to earlier technologies in the potential for harm if returns underwhelm, economists at the BIS said AI is potentially very different in its longer-term economic effects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
“CRCL’s 1Q results could underwhelm rising expectations,” wrote analyst Ed Engel.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
Sequels often underwhelm, but “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” overcomes low expectations with more wit, verve and heart than most of its ilk.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2024
The Angels always underwhelm, and this was the latest example.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2024
In all honesty, the attendances at Scotland women's games continues to underwhelm amidst the growth in other nations.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2024
He added that investors’ expectations were “aggressive” and said “it wouldn’t surprise us if RCL’s initial guidance underwhelms and shares experience a near-term correction.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
What other franchise underwhelms like this, year after year?
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
There is more of a threat from Mike and his crew than there is from anyone involved in the big deal, which may be one reason "Operation Fortune" underwhelms.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023
But it also underwhelms when it comes to the mishmash structure and the women.
From Washington Times ● May 3, 2022
Music director Tori Boutin, who underwhelms as Andrew Aguecheek, and director Miller, who aces some minor roles, are among the performers who supply musical accompaniment on guitar and other instruments.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 9, 2021
Based on initial functionality, investors will likely be underwhelmed with the offerings in a consumer market this competitive, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Unlike the victorious women, the men have largely underwhelmed in major tournaments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Treasury auctions last week underwhelmed, said Tom di Galoma, a managing director at Mischler Financial Group, who pointed to yields that came in higher than expected.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
However, some in the pork industry remain underwhelmed by Spain's efforts to contain the virus.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
“As aquatic spectacles go, I am a trifle underwhelmed by your lake. Is this where the swans are?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
The Rockets made light work of the chase and while the game was an underwhelming occasion, it was a fitting and deserving end for the tournament's most consistent and well-structured side.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The AWD 2.0-liter EcoBoost package delivers underwhelming fuel economy as it is.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
AppLovin’s stock was one of the S&P 500’s biggest decliners on Thursday, as investors reacted not just to underwhelming earnings but also to new information suggesting that the company’s artificial-intelligence models aren’t competitive enough.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Their EFL Cup defence ended in the semi-finals, but their league performance was severely underwhelming after finishing fifth in 2024-25.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Anyway, I hope the HH goes well, and by the way, Aurora coffee is totally not underwhelming.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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