inadequate
Example Sentences
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Inadequate child care costs the U.S. economy approximately $172 billion annually due to lost productivity and tax revenues.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
Inadequate water governance can lead to unjust competition and severe impacts on vulnerable communities.
From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2024
She was waiting for the publication of an Ofsted report she had already been told would grade the school "Inadequate", after inspectors raised concerns about systems and training for keeping children safe.
From BBC • Sep. 1, 2024
Inadequate pathways for legal immigration only encourage unauthorized migration regardless of the causes.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2024
Normally such a newchild would be labeled Inadequate and released from the community.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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