poorly
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He described how the incredibly complex investigation as fundamentally poorly resourced "from start to finish", hampered by "indecision and apathy" from senior officers, as well as a lack of cooperation from UK Special Forces command.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
In diabetic wounds, however, the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps can become poorly regulated.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
The movie, unfortunately, has the qualities of an average high-school essay: Disorganized, unpersuasive and poorly expressed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
"The party in power always does poorly in midterm elections," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
And it worked poorly when your victim knew about charmspeak and was actively on guard against it.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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