adequately
Example Sentences
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Very expensive data centers cannot adequately compensate for higher costs and reduced sales for, say, the restaurant industry.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Last month, her family took legal action against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that school officials failed to investigate reports of bullying, adequately supervise student interactions or implement effective safety measures.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Adult children who received generous gifts early, only to find themselves supporting parents financially in their 80s because the parents didn’t adequately plan for healthcare costs or longevity.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
Rousseau said he is unable to express himself "adequately" in French - an official language in Canada, despite taking lessons over the years.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
"That isn't the problem, my boy. You just aren't prepared for work under our industrial conditions. Later, perhaps, but not now. And remember, you'll be adequately compensated for your experience."
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.