lackluster

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The shrinkage follows lackluster economic performance in 2025, which plummeted the company’s shares by 25% in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Revised data released on March 13 showed that the U.S. economy grew at a lackluster 0.7% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2025, much slower than previously reported.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The reforms come as Hong Kong’s IPO market is back on track after years of lackluster activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Japan's Nintendo has enjoyed bumper sales for its latest Switch 2 console, but some have called the line-up of new games for the device lackluster.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

As I walked away, I overheard another coach commenting to someone behind the stage curtain about my lackluster performance.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles