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The phrase "a pretty poor" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is of low quality or unsatisfactory in a casual or informal context.
Example: "The movie was a pretty poor representation of the book it was based on."
Alternatives: "a rather bad" or "a quite inadequate".
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A pretty poor match, in truth.
That's a pretty poor showing by any measure.
"It was a pretty poor performance," he said.
A pretty poor show, we're sure you'll all agree.
This is a pretty poor way to motivate and reward".
"It was a pretty poor performance, really," Barry said.
A pretty poor movie, "Cowspircay"(Leo DeCaprio production no less), did bring up this point.
Unlike Jupiter, the stars are putting on a pretty poor show in October.
That's the silver lining behind a pretty poor first half showing.
WrestleMania 21: A pretty poor pair of main events saved by an above-average undercard.
In a pretty poor crop, "Detroit 1-8-7" is — well, not bad.
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