(1) He survived on mediocrity , excelling at little but being passable at most things.

(2) You see, he's a talented and driven composer and director who loathes mediocrity above everything else.

(3) In truth the game never rose above mediocrity , as Dingle and Crokes struggled to find their range.

(4) Overall it was a well contested game but it never rose above mediocrity with Rangers just about deserving their win.

(5) He hated mediocrity and always strived for perfection and excellence.

(6) The team suddenly came good after years of mediocrity

(7) These problems allowed mediocrity to rise too often to the top.

(8) Why, too, are most of us afraid to excel, settling instead for mediocrity ?

(9) Neither realms are renowned for rewarding mediocrity and underachievement.

(10) History teaches that we are not only tolerant of mediocrity - we thrive on it.

(11) A high finish is usually followed by a slip towards mediocrity .

(12) We have reduced all and everything to the level of mediocrity so that nothing and no-one stands out or is in any way offended.

(13) He gave six reasons for its increasing tendency toward mediocrity and irrelevance.

(14) Heroes rising above the mediocrity that surrounds them

(15) The opening half was a dire affair with the standard of hurling never rising above mediocrity .

(16) He may not be the best actor, but his charm and charisma help him elevate any role above mediocrity .

(17) Now imagine sitting there for almost two hours of cinematic mediocrity .

(18) I'm supposed to be celebrating mediocrity here, but to be honest it's getting a little boring.

(19) The enduring struggle to provide mediocrity for all continues.

(20) Such practices create real grievances, encourage mediocrity , and are bound to inflame sectarian resentment.