Sentence examples for Substandard performance from inspiring English sources

No, we can't accept substandard performance.

Three years later, the institute froze Dr. Hut's salary at $140,000 for "continued substandard performance".

Sport is full of greedy people determined to take the last penny from fans, often in return for substandard performance.

In Savannah, Ga., the Olympic sailing venue in 1996, Reynolds posted a rare, substandard performance and finished eighth.

"But you have to accept that there will be periods of substandard performance to achieve superior long-term performance".

Williams's substandard performance included a few air balls and one shot that hit the side of the backboard.

A group of airplane pilots given simulated flight tests after a night's drinking put in substandard performances.

Barcelona's second-place standing in La Liga can be traced to substandard performances away from its Camp Nou stadium and injuries to key players.

Many classical and operatic works that are now repertory standards were glumly received at their premieres because of substandard performances, bafflement at audacious musical gestures or simply the audience's inability to appreciate the worth of a new piece immediately.

The answer is less obvious than Ms. Falco and Mr. Donovan's substandard performances, though rather less compelling than the sight of Nina ironing her cheerleader's uniform in her underwear.

Fox and CBS both rebounded from their substandard performances last week (when they faced off against the Country Music Awards on ABC) to achieve a ratings split on Wednesday: Fox won the night in the 18-to-49-year-old 18-to-49-year-old 18-to-49-year-old 18-to-49-year-old 18-to-49-year-oldrs.