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adequately

[ad-i-kwit-lee] / ˈæd ɪ kwɪt li /


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At the same time, the generations following the baby boomers have struggled to save adequately for retirement.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

In some cases, professors were told they could adjust grading approaches if students could no longer adequately prepare for exams without access to Canvas materials.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Is it possible that these polls are not adequately capturing local and regional differences or any mismatch between those who respond to surveys and those who actually turn out to vote?

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Some asked the judge to reject the plea agreement, saying they didn’t believe it adequately provided justice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

They were unpleasant enough, these private inquisitions, but I cannot find words to adequately express the torments I suffered when he chose to ply this art of his in public.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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