anemic
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But what started as a robust pipeline to the presidency has gotten pretty anemic since then.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Network audiences are also skipping “The Faithful,” but its sluggishness isn’t to blame for the premiere’s anemic ratings.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
Fifteen years of anemic supply following the 2008-09 financial crisis had left bondholders starved for new muni debt, a favorite of wealthy American households because it pays out interest exempt from federal income taxes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
“America is experiencing a jobless boom with strong growth and anemic hiring,” said Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
I went back the second time to recover from Martin’s birth, since I’d gotten dangerously anemic, and to get the boys their booster shots.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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