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adequately

[ad-i-kwit-lee] / ˈæd ɪ kwɪt li /


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Every law-enforcement and justice institution serving the Cornell and Ithaca communities should ask whether its personnel are adequately trained in gender-responsive and trauma-informed approaches.

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026

Gaboon vipers live on the ground and can weigh more than 45 pounds — too heavy to be adequately supported by a thin tree branch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The ambassador said Washington "had run out of patience" with Pretoria because it had failed to respond adequately to certain of its demands.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

She also alleged that Cornell failed to protect her or adequately punish the men involved.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The committee also recommended more adequate controls to ensure that chemicals were adequately tested under field as well as laboratory conditions before being put on the market.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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