adequate

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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

At Hamilton Sheriff Court last week, the 38-year-old pled guilty to failing to provide adequate food, rest or training to five workers from Ghana while he was skipper of the Sea Lady vessel in 2017.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

Suppose the environment was changing so fast that the precoded genetic encyclopaedia, which served perfectly well before, was no longer entirely adequate.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan