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adequately

[ad-i-kwit-lee] / ˈæd ɪ kwɪt li /


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Thankfully, the U.S. acquitted itself adequately, reaching the first knockout round, when the team was promptly clipped—on July 4, no less—by the eventual winner, Brazil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"The department was not satisfied that the potential impacts and risks of the project could be adequately assessed or managed," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

That ground seems adequately covered in popular culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Canavan said failure to adequately handle the problem of homelessness will have knock-on impacts for health and social care.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

We check the blood levels of certain enzymes periodically in order to make sure that the liver is handling the strain adequately.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick




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