adequate

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Among the issues they reported were staffing shortages that left police recruits without adequate firearms training, and unsafe training protocols and working conditions, according to the lawsuits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

They have complained for years that they lack adequate software tools to tackle major repairs themselves or that they can’t use independent mechanics who could charge less than Deere’s service shops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Initially 17 players were granted deals, allowing them to train and play full-time, and get adequate rest time, without the pressure of balancing football around alternative full-time employment.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“The circularity of the AI ecosystem further complicates adequate analysis.”

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

At that time there was not a single telescope in the whole of the Netherlands capable of 20X magnification—and yet the Dutch had plenty of fine telescopes perfectly adequate for military and naval use.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton