adequate
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Benaissa said the mass crossing by such people was a "deeper sign of a crisis of confidence in the future" and in "the ability of institutions to guarantee adequate social protection and equal opportunity".
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
“To allow stakeholders adequate time to consider the impact of these potential changes, we believe that it is in the public interest to grant interested parties additional time to provide comments.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Alternative power sources, including from wind power as well as electricity imports, are expected to ensure adequate supplies, the energy ministry said Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
But the DA cautioned that adequate security was needed to prevent spectators from covertly recording the trial from an overflow room in violation of New York law.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Nobody close to Stalin dared to give this adequate attention.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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