adequate
Example Sentences
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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
In November 2022, Tom Nicholson Jnr's father Thomas Nicholson – who led TN Trawlers – admitted failing to get adequate care for a Filipino crewman, Joel Quince.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 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
While higher energy prices could pressure retail and small and medium-sized enterprise borrowers, sizeable pre-emptive provisions and strong collateral backing should provide adequate asset-quality buffers, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
I wanted to say something to capture the glory of its passing, but I had no words that were adequate.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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