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adequate

[ad-i-kwit] / ˈæd ɪ kwɪt /


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It’s a disguise “Obsession” wears so well that it’s fooling people into thinking this perfectly adequate film marks the arrival of a new horror classic.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Doctors say prolonged exposure to extreme heat puts immense strain on the body, especially for people spending long hours outdoors without shade, cooling or adequate hydration.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“As Stanton residents call me, I hear the hardship and a lack of adequate resources,” Torres read from a prepared text.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Without adequate funding, it laid off more than a dozen social workers and psychologists.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“Big as a house” was hardly an adequate description to track him down.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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