as in decent
of average to below average quality
a so-so production of a great play
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
I think I did so-so on the test
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Recent Examples of so-so
Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023
Small turned in a so-so performance, allowing four hits, two runs and four walks with four strikeouts in 2⅔ innings and ultimately didn't earn a decision in a Brewers victory.
—Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2023
Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 2 Dec. 2024
In the future, no one will remember that the salads took too long to come out or the dessert course was only so-so.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
His results, both in the big leagues and the minors over the past two seasons, have been so-so at best.
—Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023
Small turned in a so-so performance, allowing four hits, two runs and four walks with four strikeouts in 2⅔ innings and ultimately didn't earn a decision in a Brewers victory.
—Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2023
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The throwback late-game approach led to so-so results.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 2 Dec. 2024
In the future, no one will remember that the salads took too long to come out or the dessert course was only so-so.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Barron is a good skater with a decent shot and strong offensive instincts, but his game in his own end has suffered from moments of indecision and a lack of assertiveness in killing plays, leading to extended shifts in the defensive zone.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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But this would be a practical and necessary change — to allow a decent time period for transition while also preventing various abuses and inefficiencies.Guy Ciarrocchi, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
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Sam Darnold and the Vikings offense was mediocre until the late stages of the third quarter, and that was not the way to respond after the Lions lost to the Bills.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This move is a clear indication that Chicago is looking to win in 2025 rather than repeat the mediocre season from 2024.Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Boeing Starliner undocked autonomously Sept. 6 and managed to land just fine in New Mexico desert.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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It’s said the top three rules of real estate are location, location, location — and the new location of Christmas in the Park’s Jingle Bell Stage at the north end of Plaza de Cesar Chavez is working just fine for Fil Maresca, who’s managing the folks selling beer and wine at the Park Tavern.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The bridge's deck was found to be in satisfactory condition, while the substructure was in fair condition.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Overall, the team is running smoothly but one individual, who previously didn’t have any issues, is now struggling: missing deadlines, not catching mistakes, not completing assignments in a satisfactory way.Eva Epker, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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All of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe films have been slammed by critics and received middling reviews from audiences, and while some films have been commercially successful, several are among the worst-performing comic book films ever.Conor Murray, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Golf Channel’s live coverage of her recent middling pro-am appearance mirrored that of Tiger Woods’ heyday.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Place the cream and butter in a small saucepan and set the pan over medium heat.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Layer and Chill In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, and the remaining 1/8 tsp.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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Bénédictine brings a lovely honeyed spice, which folds beautifully into rye (see: the Monte Carlo) and is well-accented by absinthe (see: the Chrysanthemum), but taken in such quantities would be out of the ordinary indeed.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Smith said this year’s fire season is gearing up to be slightly longer than usual but is not particularly out of the ordinary.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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