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adequate

[ad-i-kwit] / ˈæd ɪ kwɪt /


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The NDMA's updated guidelines in the wake of the crash acknowledged "Comprehensive Disaster Victim Identification and Management have not received adequate systematic attention in the disaster management framework so far".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But for boomers with adequate resources who genuinely want to help the next generation, these tools offer opportunities previous generations never had.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Genevieve McDonald, a former political director for Platner’s campaign who resigned after his Reddit posts became public, said the campaign failed to conduct an adequate vetting operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"The old East Wing was not adequate to protect the safety and security of the president and others in the White House," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

There was never a proper or adequate response to these answers.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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