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The phrase "a poor predictor of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the effectiveness or reliability of a certain factor in predicting an outcome or result.
Example: "While the model provides some insights, it is ultimately a poor predictor of future trends in the market."
Alternatives: "an unreliable indicator of" or "a weak forecast of".
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But leading the league in scoring is a poor predictor of Super Bowl success.
Dr. Rustin said the explanation for the counterintuitive results was not that CA125 was a poor predictor of cancer's return.
In addition, the reviewers said the study would be a poor predictor of what might happen to the general public.
Income is a poor predictor of party preference in America; cultural factors matter more.
While really incompetent scripts are easy to spot, even a well-wrought screenplay is a poor predictor of either artistic or box-office success.
The A.D.P. report is considered volatile by economists and has been a poor predictor of this year's employment figures from the government.
Turnout at the midterm election has historically been a poor predictor of turnout at the next presidential election.
Overall, isolation was a poor predictor of these variables.
Artificially induced blastocyst stage is a poor predictor of oocyte developmental competence.
However, TSB is a poor predictor of bilirubin-induced neurotoxicity (BIND).
Consequently the national soil map has proved to be a poor predictor of habitat suitability.
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