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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a poor showing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a disappointing performance or result in various contexts, such as sports, presentations, or competitions.
Example: "The team had a poor showing in the championship game, failing to score a single point."
Alternatives: "a disappointing performance" or "an unsatisfactory result."
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In fact, it was a poor showing.
Daly won by decision but it was a poor showing.
But he repeatedly said he would not resign in case of a poor showing.
Hopefully, the players were hurting as much as I, Steve Thompson and the fans were after such a poor showing.
But when Hibbard last faced Australia on their own patch, the Osprey found himself dropped after a poor showing.
Worse yet, a poor showing in concert was loaded with potential risk.
This time he made it to the Iowa caucuses, but withdrew after a poor showing.
(Himma's party had a poor showing in the elections).
Clinton made a poor showing among young women in Iowa.
That's a poor showing, considering that as many as 52,000 residents actually walk to work.
He was waived Wednesday after a poor showing at San Diego on Monday night.
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