below par

Example Sentences

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Anything below par and Morocco, with their speed and creativity, will give them a rough night.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Vanguard bought structured products and housing bonds, and favored buying bonds below par.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Though Scotland's score always looked 20 runs below par, England were troubled at one stage.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

England had mustered only 128 for nine but showcased their depth and nous, defending a total that looked well below par on a surface offering turn and bounce.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

As the only black player on the squad, I was overly self-conscious at first and performed below par.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane