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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a lukewarm start" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an initial phase or beginning that lacks enthusiasm, energy, or strong engagement.
Example: "The project had a lukewarm start, with only a few team members showing interest in the initial meetings."
Alternatives: "a tepid beginning" or "a half-hearted start".
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But how did the likes of David Silva, James Milner and Edin Dzeko fare against Paul Lambert's men? Manuel Pellegrini's side, on the other hand, have made a lukewarm start to the current campaign and, even after tonight's win, are still two points behind leaders Chelsea.
Shares in China's Weibo, a Twitter-like service, rose by almost 20% on their first day of trading on the US stock market, after a lukewarm start.
A busy week got off to a lukewarm start on Wall Street Monday as investors sort through the latest batch of corporate earnings and await a slate of economic data due later in the week.
The lack of participation from the banks and their ilk gives Ross more confidence in the market's current bullish trend, which remains intact despite a lukewarm start to 2010.
This is why the Paris climate agreement for Australia was a lukewarm start to a better Australia.
After a lukewarm start that saw the Sea Kings begin the season with a 9-11 reCdMd, CdM went on to win 16 in a row.
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Maybe there is some gamesmanship coming out of Arizona, with General Manager Steve Keim seeking to stoke some trade interest in the top pick by giving a lukewarm endorsement of incumbent starting quarterback Josh Rosen in Indianapolis.
Always start by drinking a lukewarm glass of water, but do not drink alcoholic beverages, acidic drinks(lemon tea or sodas) or even milk before or after doing scream vocals.
When you compare the market cap and revenue of Red Hat to Microsoft or Amazon or Oracle, even Red Hat starts to look like a lukewarm success.
STERLING HITCHCOCK will remain in the rotation and start Thursday.... Manager JOE TORRE offered a lukewarm endorsement of SHANE SPENCER over CHUCK KNOBLAUCH in left field.
Beneath the lukewarm exterior I sensed a lukewarm interior.
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