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below par

Also, under par. Not up to the average, normal, or desired standard. For example, I am feeling below par today, but I'm sure I'll recover by tomorrow. This term employs par in the sense of “an average amount or quality,” a usage dating from the late 1700s.

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Having been handed a second chance and impressed while Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens were below par, more displays like this will provide Maresca with a welcome option in attack.

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But a return of three trophies from that run felt below par.

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Wings Tommy Freeman and James Lowe played below par in the first Test but it would be a surprise if either lost their place.

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By her own lofty standards, Swiatek's season has been below par up to now and there had been some uncertainty in her game.

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In windy conditions, Lee was one of only three players to finish below par for the weekend after finishing in front of Auston Kim and Chanettee Wannasaen.

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