under par
idiom
: worse than expected : not very good
Our meal was under par.
I'm feeling a little under par.
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Phillips was 1 under par in the second round and ended up finishing the tournament tied for 14th.
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Alex Valdes, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Westview Girls golf Playing the Grand Golf Club Red front nine, the sophomore shot a 3-under par 33 in a 202-234 (low score wins) Palomar League victory over Mission Hills.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Fifty-seven players finished under par on Friday, showcasing a high competitive spirit and positivity.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Whaley finished 5-under par for the round and 19-under for the tournament at Country Club of Jackson.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Alex Valdes, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Westview Girls golf Playing the Grand Golf Club Red front nine, the sophomore shot a 3-under par 33 in a 202-234 (low score wins) Palomar League victory over Mission Hills.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Fifty-seven players finished under par on Friday, showcasing a high competitive spirit and positivity.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Whaley finished 5-under par for the round and 19-under for the tournament at Country Club of Jackson.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Under par.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20par. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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