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adequately

[ad-i-kwit-lee] / ˈæd ɪ kwɪt li /


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"Countries that adequately invest in basic education, higher education, and vocational training see stronger economic resilience and higher capacity for innovation," it said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Higher energy costs, higher interest rates and shifting economic paradigms from the AI-investment cycle are creating both winners and losers that the credit markets struggle to discount adequately.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

"Despite many lessons over several years, unfortunately, I am still unable to express myself adequately in French," he said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Among other faults, he noted, the plaintiff’s lawyers never adequately fessed up to their wrongdoing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

But no site on the map was adequately specific.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green