adequately
Example Sentences
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The board acknowledged that it had fallen short on its diversity and inclusion goals, adding that it did not adequately anticipate “the impact of such an incident in a live event environment.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Mangione's lawyers requested the delays because they argued the tight turnaround would make it impossible to prepare adequately for both.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Higher energy costs, higher interest rates and shifting economic paradigms from the AI-investment cycle are creating both winners and losers that the credit markets struggle to discount adequately.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
He later apologised and said he was unable to express himself "adequately" in French - an official language in Canada - despite taking lessons over the years.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Needless to add, I took care before leaving to lift, for ever and adequately, this source of reproach.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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