had been underwhelming
- past perfect progressive of underwhelm.
Example Sentences
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Republicans acknowledged that the night had been underwhelming.
From New York Times ● Nov. 9, 2022
In Weeks 5 and 6, Oliver carried the ball 45 times for 215 yards and two touchdowns, breathing life into a Chargers running game that had been underwhelming.
From New York Times ● Oct. 17, 2014
They bred their new mare to 10-year-old California stallion Lucky Pulpit, who had been underwhelming in his second career.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2014
The Jaguars' Justin Blackmon was the first receiver selected in the N.F.L. draft, but his rookie season had been underwhelming: in his first nine games, he gained 250 yards and 1 touchdown.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2012
So far, our discoveries had been underwhelming, which was how I liked them.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
