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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a weak performance" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone did not perform well, whether in sports, academics, or any other context.
Example: "The team's lack of coordination resulted in a weak performance during the championship game."
Alternatives: "poor performance" or "subpar performance".
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Selection that favors top performers disproportionately to intermediate performers could hypothetically transform a weak performance trade-off into a strong fitness trade-off.
Retail sales rose modestly in June and early July compared with a weak performance a year ago, the nation's major retailers reported yesterday.
With questions about Reagan's age, and a weak performance in the first presidential debate, his ability to perform the duties of president for another term was questioned.
Executives attribute poor execution to a lack of alignment and a weak performance culture.
Although well constructed, it suffers from a weak performance by lead Anna Sten.
The Maple Leafs played aggressively from the start after a weak performance in the series opener.
In 45 films, in as many years, she seldom, if ever, gave a weak performance.
"It was a weak performance," said Sheik Ali bin Khalifa al-Khalifa.
A cast of 14 actors play more than 30 roles, and there's really not a weak performance among them.
Mr. Coen attributed the slight decrease in his estimate to "a weak performance in retail" advertising in newspapers.
The market was dragged lower by a weak performance from retailers and companies sensitive to higher interest rates.
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